Gulf Pier Gift Shop
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 · Permanent Food Service · License 6200387
What drove the grade
Food manager certification expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score73
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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.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Operator Justin Krizman has not obtained employee training or manager training after 60 day window. Manager Justin Krizman has worked here since July 2026.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
1 Employee works at this location. Employee has worked at the establishment for over 60 days. No employee training on site.
- First visitAug 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ GM Justin K. Expired CFM., corporate chef Gary Poppe has valid CFM: ServSafe 12/6/2021
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 already ordered
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Repeat violation
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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.