Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FALAFEL N CAFE

24139 US 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3570520
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10722856
DBPR license6217101

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee slouched soiled surfaces and then used gloves to prepare food. No hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored overcooked beef bread. Operator rearranged foods to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no hair restraint at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints when involved in food prep. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors walls and ceilings cook line, dish area, storage areas.

#3Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several pieces of non working equipment such as ice maker and freezers stored outside. Discussed the importance of not having broken equipment outside including the possible attraction to vermin.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.