Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros has nine inspections in the public record. Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers containing food removed food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated that temperatures were taken an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes ago pizza sauce was at 41F. Operator states he had door open for 20 minutes for a delivery. All other food items in the cooler were at proper temperature. Operator relocated pizza sauce to freezer for rapid chill. tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that it may have been sitting out on the counter while rearranging cooler, also cooked chicken wings cooked at noon are cooling next to sauce. Second temperature 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and is stained. Cutting board in kitchen
22-02-4
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. For two new employees Irvin and Nick. Discussed with owner and he is take have both employees review and sign.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mike expired 11-14-2021
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans in warewashing area stacked wet
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at hand sink on cookline missing. No cold water available at handsink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall in warewashing area soiled. Vent above pizza prep table heavily soiled with dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Area above pizza oven
36-68-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator has choking poster, but poster is not hanging up in establishment.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On side of equipment next to fryer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over washed onions, sauces, feta cheese. Discussed with operator.
08B-17-4
43
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
14-01-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over pizza oven soiled
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza peel on top of soiled pizza oven, removed for cleaning **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mike and Debbie - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mike and Debbie
53B-13-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - meat balls 45 F , raw chicken 46F , gyro meat 47 F in cooler next to stove 55 F garlic and oil - discarded , ricotta cheese 51 F , - employee moved food to reach in freezer recheck 34 F raw chicken , 40 F meatballs, 42 F gyro meat, ricotta cheese 35 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in entry to kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on handle of reach in freezer
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse on shelf above prep table , phone on prep table - employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.- operator stated the restaurant will be remodeled and new floors installed within two weeks
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hood filters - soiled shelves in kitchen - heavy buildup on reach in cooler compressors - soiled shelves in cabinet under soda dispenser - soiled mop sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers opposite freezer - employee discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
43
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen , dishwashing area - floor soiled in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
82
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros.
How does Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boardwalk Pizza and Gyros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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