DOWNTOWN PIZZA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
DOWNTOWN PIZZA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in CLEARWATER. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
428 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/11/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10919340
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 8 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Manager cleaned drop plate Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler opposite stove has insulation exposed and interior door is not smooth and easily cleanable
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in coolers and long wall in kitchen
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and inside walk in cooler .
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line . Manager removed tongs Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to utility sink
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under the bar triple sink opposite taps at the bar . Manager to schedule plumbing service and placed a bucket under the link
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 51 F n counter at cook line - ice bath melted - employee placed garlic and oil on ice . Recheck 41 F Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer stored inside bar hand wash sink . Strainer relocated. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
3/24/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10783169
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/19/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10776205
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Gaskets on order **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Inspector unable to issue license for change of ownership at licensing inspection for plan review Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7/22/16 under previous ownership. Inspector observed an ice machine and 2 door reach-in freezer across from dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Per plan reviewer no plans have been submitted **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Per PR Cindy , plans received 2/17/25 . **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedures emailed to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
2/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10729587
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Inspector unable to issue license for change of ownership at licensing inspection for plan review Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7/22/16 under previous ownership. Inspector observed an ice machine and 2 door reach-in freezer across from dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Per plan reviewer no plans have been submitted **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedures emailed to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
11/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10729480
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peels on top of pizza oven Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Inspector unable to issue license for change of ownership at licensing inspection for plan review Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) on cook line, discussed adding to time as a public health control, moved to deli cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7/22/16 under previous ownership. Inspector observed an ice machine and 2 door reach-in freezer across from dish machine Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedures emailed to operator Warning