DE LUKAS RESTAURANT AND BAR
1343 CLEVELAND ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf next to packages of nuts above freezer at cook line area . . Person in charge relocated medicine . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Two compartment sink in dishwashing area. Person in charge temporarily set up a compartment to sanitize the dishes after washing and rinsing in the dish machine .200 ppm quaternary Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with person in charge and employee
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Interior of ice machine and drop plate heavily soiled and water dripping onto ice. Person in charge cleaned the drop plate and discarded ice **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 12
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in the main bar area . Handwashing sink in wait station area has items stored inside .
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink .
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trays of glassware , items stored inside bat area near dining area near restrooms
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line and wait station area . Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. – plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
27-09-4Intermediate – No running water at hand wash sink in bar area near restrooms
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice, meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler .
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line and dishwashing areas . Person in charge labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
08B-38-4Basic – -Food ( boxes of produce , boxes of eggs) stored on floor in walk in cooler – containers of oil on floor in dining area near restrooms
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Person in charge turned off and cleaned the interior of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in unisex bathroom
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment . Interior of ice machine and drop plate heavily soiled and water dripping onto ice See stop sale. Person in charge cleaned the drop plate and discarded ice **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line and wait station;area
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( cooked and raw meats and cooked rice) not covered in walk in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.