Queens Pizza & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
43
Score
Queens Pizza & Restaurant, located at 1834 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 43. The inspection identified one critical, four major, and six minor violations. While a repeat violation involving in-use tongs was noted, a basic violation concerning a cutting board was corrected on-site during the inspection.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
45
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
45
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area . Manager discarded cutting boards . **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food ( cheese ) not covered in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of raw chicken in standing water . Manager turned running cold water on the thawing food **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs 47 F, cooked chicken 47 F , cooked pork 48 F , cooked vegetables 47 F pasta 48 F in drawers under grill under 2 hours moved from walk in cooler . Manager placed food in walk in freezer for quick chill down **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled purple cutting board in crevices at cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again for lasagna in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
02C-04-5
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. Tina and Holly food handler training expired in 2025
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the front counter area and hallway area near restrooms **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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