WESTSHORE PIZZA

WESTSHORE PIZZA has 6 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880531

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on shelf behind front counter, located next to paper bags and single service take out pizza boxes. Employee relocated personal drink to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cannoli, cheesecakes, and other desserts stored in dessert Reach in cooler in dining room for customer self service missing address of establishment on label. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). 2 sleeves of single service pizza boxes stored on floor adjacent to back kitchen exit. 1 sleeve of single service pizza boxes stored outside establishment located between Walk in freezer and dry storage room. Manager relocated all boxes to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sliced Italian sausage thawing on shelf behind front service counter. Employee relocated sausage into walk in cooler during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No,time marking on pizzas on front service display case. Employee added time during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray, disinfectant spray and stainless steel cleaning spray stored on shelf adjacent to paper bags and single service pizza take out boxes. Located behind front service line counter, manager relocated all sprays to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Located adjacent to ice machine. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at front line pizza make station used for storing several bottles of water and wiping cloth. Manager removed all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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/ 4 employees working, no CFM on duty. Warning
  • 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. Unable to locate any food handler training for all employees. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in Walk in cooler not dated. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721221

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold-like substance inside ice machine in back kitchen area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on shelf over Reach in cooler on prep line. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from an open container on front cook line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza not wearing hair or beard coverings. Discussed with employee and operator.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on service line adjacent to flat top griddle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line cook area soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces on front line cook not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen Philly steak stored over open bags of frozen fries and chicken nuggets in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated raw steak during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer over 500+ppm. Operator readjusted to 200ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats, provolone, turkey, sliced cheese in front line Reach in cooler not date marked.
  • 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. A plan has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cheesecake, cannolis ,carrot cake , and chocolate cake are packaged on site and placed in a mini refrigerator on a service station next to the soda machine in the lobby. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, lasagna in front line Reach in cooler not date marked.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8763668

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on ice machine
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with food items
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bulk salt in back kitchen
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk powdered sugar not labeled in back prep kitchen
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board blocking hand sink Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink on cook line
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cheesecake, cannolis ,carrot cake , and chocolate cake are packaged on site and placed in a mini refrigerator on a service station next to the soda machine in the lobby.

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572438

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571093

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Masood Sharifipour Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Masood Sharifipour **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556931

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in glass cooler Cold holding: lasagna 44 f raw beef 45 f 2nd temp 43 f operator placed in freezer Walk in cooler : lasagna 48 f cheese 48 f cook noodles cook beef 48 f cook chicken 48 f 50 f cut ham 50 f cut lettuce 48 f cut tomatoes 48 f operator placed in freezer2nd temp **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza pan inside hand wash sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Masood Sharifipour Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On pizza line Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on cook noodles or lasagna Warning