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Failing Health Score
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FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 7 critical, 10 major, 17 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 30, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved in kitchen.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons stored on top of container of dry rub, operator moved apron.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of Marinara stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved marinara to proper area.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen, operator moved tongs.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in outside bar. Operator added sink.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in Walk in cooler rusted.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2.5 lb Feta cheese 55F. .25lb goat cheese 48F held in unit since last night. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.5 lb Feta cheese 55F. .25lb goat cheese 48F held in unit since last night. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
- [53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christina Barbara 5/1/21
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used to store bucket and glass. Operator removed items from sink
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in outdoor bar. Operator placed towels at bar.
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