PETE & SHORTY'S
2820 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine . Manager changed sanitizer container . Recheck 100 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled on food prep table . Manager cleaned slicer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink at the bar. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only .
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. expired training for Shawn F, Fidela and Jim expired 2/2026
Basic 4
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chill stick stored in freezer next to boxes in storage area. Chill stick plastic wrapped **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored in cabinet next to coffee in dining area . Employee relocated purse **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line . Tongs relocated **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:39 AM.
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.