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THE BOXER

454 MANDALAY AVE · CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580365
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10769386
DBPR license6216874

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara 108f, black beans 110f, cooked rice 121f, all items reheated to 167f, **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf of interior stand up cooler in prep area.

#12Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Moved to a closer wall, plan review will be consulted, 7 day call back

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs on line.

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. #10 cans reused for entree prep. All cans now discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.