Westshore Pizza in Tampa
18045 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
Westshore Pizza in Tampa has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 221 violations—an average of 8.5 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across inspections, including high-priority findings in August 2025 and September 2023. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 5 inspections between 2022 and 2026. A warning was issued following the August 2025 inspection, which documented 36 violations including high-priority deficiencies in employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 found 2 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 27, 2026
Westshore Pizza in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Westshore Pizza in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections45 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections44 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Westshore Pizza in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Westshore Pizza in Tampa last inspected?
- Westshore Pizza in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Westshore Pizza in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Westshore Pizza in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Westshore Pizza in Tampa had?
- Westshore Pizza in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Westshore Pizza in Tampa find?
- Westshore Pizza in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Westshore Pizza in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Westshore Pizza in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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