DAILY NEWS CAFE & RESTAURANT
401 BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Reviewed with manager . Water replaced . **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-5High Priority – No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Mario hired more than 60 days . Reviewed with manager
Basic 4
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- open employee cup on table next to steam table in front counter area. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Reviewed with manager
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.