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2181 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Heat strip did not turn black , thermometer reading 153 F run twice. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager setup triple sink for use -100 ppm chlorine . Manager to schedule service this day **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Macaroni and cheese 55-60 F , garlic buffalo sauce 49 F made in house in small cooler at cook line . -Cut tomatoes 52 F, cut lettuce 49 F , cut tomatoes 47 F , cheddar cheese 46 F , cheddar cheese 62 F , feta cheese 45 F, pepper jack 65 F No temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Macaroni and cheese 55-60 F , garlic buffalo sauce 49 F made in house in small cooler at cook line . – Cut tomatoes 52 F, cut lettuce 49 F , cut tomatoes 47 F , cheddar cheese 46 F , cheddar cheese 62 F , feta cheese 45 F, pepper jack 65 F Cooler next to warmer No temperatures taken this day . Manager scheduled service this day . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside handwashing sink in the front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom . Manager added soap to dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager the regular monitoring of food temperatures
Basic 2
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth smart power compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . Solution container empty . Manager set up wiping buckets with chlorine. Recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:49 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.