G.A. FOOD SERVICES OF PINELLAS

Food safety records indicate G.A. FOOD SERVICES OF PINELLAS in FORT LAUDERDALE has 9 inspections with a 3.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

West McNab Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33069
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13668804

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/8/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13595365

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of in use oven has accumulation of black substance. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 live small flying hovering and landing at mop sink area located in ware washing area. Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects landing on waste receptacle at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on waste receptacle located outside of juice walk in cooler Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked meatballs stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in large walk in freezer. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200ppm chlorine. Instructed operator on proper mixing of chlorine for sanitizer. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance not labeled. Operator labeled soap and water Corrected On-Site Warning

12/12/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13504884

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezers., and throughout kitchen area.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation without a certified food manager present.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper jam in towel dispenser, unable to dispense. Employee fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/26/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10915302

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipment on cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

5/13/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10793988

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in n control device. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Observed 2 wet mops in dishwashing area not stored in a manner to allow to air dry.

3/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed 4 dead flies in bug zapper machine. Operator replaced glue board with dead flying insects. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken and ground beef stored on bun racks in walk in freezer. Operator covered racks. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall in dishwashing area.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed vacuum breaker needed on threaded hose Bibb at 3 compartment sink where hose connects.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

9/5/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Operator made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm . Corrected On-Site

5/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8571580

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices throughout. Operator clean dead flies from devices. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on ceiling tiles in dishwashing area.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 00 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8529177

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site