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CARETTA ON THE GULF

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3613936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10903370
DBPR license6216178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. ROP raw grouper cryovac, grouper discarded. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies observed in bar area.

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP raw grouper cryovac, grouper discarded. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 90f, hollandaise 83f, held on line. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar soiled.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar area, under and between equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
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.