WESTSHORE PIZZA

WESTSHORE PIZZA has 7 health inspections on file for its VALRICO location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

18011 Highwoods Preserve Parkway
Tampa, Florida, 33645
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894258

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on exterior of pizza oven Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor in hall. Pizza boxes on floor by front counter. 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. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 5/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793109

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786399

  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard preparing food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler. Handles soiled on flip top cooler doors. Grease buildup on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728746

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk salt and flour. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard preparing food. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler. Handles soiled on flip top cooler doors. Grease buildup on hood filters. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 3 spray bottles containing sanitizing solution stored over prep table by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter turned off due to leaking. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink in employee restroom. 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. 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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8464089

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8447818

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350720

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes store on floor adjacent to front register Corrected- observed employee remove off ground Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label on prep table in dish area Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects landing on prep table and clean dishes in dish area
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled on shelf in dish area Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site