Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

JEROME'S CAFE & BAKERY

2475 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3657475
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13494447
DBPR license6217969

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in freezer .

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food (precooked meat ) in double door cooler at cook line area . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical ( Lysol spray ) improperly stored on top of ice machine next to container with ice scoop) . Manager relocated spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff food handler training expired for Jasmine on 1/05/26, Leslie on 1/05/26

Basic 2

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment . Knives stored between cutting board and cooler top . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated knives **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.