TIN CAN CAFE
307 S MYRTLE AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in dry storage. Operator swept up, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs and did not change gloves. Discussed proper handwashing. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato (45F – Cold Holding) placed in cooler 9:00am first temp 10:31 second temp 38F at 12:19 pm; ham placed in cooler 9:30 am first temp 10:33 (54F – Cold Holding) second temp 34F 12:16pm; American cheese added to cooler 8:30 (54F – Cold Holding)first temp 10:31 second temp 44F at 12:20; Swiss cheese added to cooler 8:30 first temp 10:36 (63F – Cold Holding) second temp 43F at 12:20pm; grilled chicken (52F – Cold Holding) first temp 10:36 second temp 40F at 12:17p, diced tomato (54F – Cold Holding)first temp 10:36 second temp 43F at 12:19pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored on single use trays for drinks. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near toasters on cook line stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – no mop sink on premises. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 10
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature 47F. Operator removed all food from cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in trap. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized. 2 dead roaches in back under soda rack. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing rings and bracelets while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line without hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Ice bucket not inverted. Plastic containers across from triple sink wet nesting. **Warning**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Emailed operator plan review application and mop sink requirements. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.