BAVARO'S CLEARWATER
468 MANDALAY AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – 2 Live, small flying insects found in pizza make area.
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vodka sauce 47f, cooked meatballs 45f, found at inspection cooling overnight from4/29/2026. Missed cooling window, items discarded.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Vodka sauce 47f, cooked meatballs 45f, found at inspection cooling overnight from4/29/2026. Missed cooling window, items discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 65f, next to saute area. Items moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottled stored over bags of flour at pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pasta baskets stored in hand sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area hand sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area hand sink.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Breakfast menu has no consumer advisory. Printer for operator and displayed. Operator to add to breakfast menu. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored over clean utensils. Speaker stored on clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. One sani bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.