Fort Gift Shop
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 · Permanent Food Service · License 6208777
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection1 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-17
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
(1) Dented Can of Gravy (3LB 2OZ) (1) Dented Can of Salsa (10#) (2) Dented Cans of Pizza Sauce (10#) Operator removed and discarded when informed of damage.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Operator Justin Krizman has not obtained employee training or manager training after 60 day window. Manager Justin has worked here since July. No proof of manager training on site.
Administrative complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
3 Employees work at this location. 2 of 3 employees have worked at the establishment for over 60 days. No proof of employee training on site.
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
(1) Dented Can of Gravy (3LB 2OZ) (1) Dented Can of Salsa (10#) (2) Dented Cans of Pizza Sauce (10#) Operator removed and discarded when informed of damage.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No covered was receptacle in women's restroom.
More time given
- First visitAug 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. One can of nacho cheese dented on lip.
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Consumer advisory provided to operator and posted behind front counter during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
General manager has expired CFM, no other staff with valid CFM
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of training for employees hired over 60 days, ServSafe books on order
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
Dented can of cheese sauce on dry storage shelf, operator removed from inventory
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No hand wash sign at employee hand washing sink in back prep area. No hand wash sign in female restroom.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.