COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB
2612 COVE CAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler – grilled chicken (44F – Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F – Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
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. Emailed to manager
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fredrick D. Expired 6/25/25. Other staff present with valid CFM
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters at bar soiled.
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. One employee with expired certificate
Basic 8
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on top shelf of service counter on cook line not inverted
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled on cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting unwashed romaine, discussed proper procedures with staff
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed citrus over soup in walk in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:37 AM.
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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.