THEE LIBERTY GRILL
1185 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine run three times 0 ppm . Manager set up the triple sink and scheduled for service this day
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area – 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area – 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item ( Eggs Benedict -poached eggs) does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager added asterisk to food item and consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic 6
36-24-5Basic – -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Service scheduled per manager
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager . Wet towel removed from under cutting board . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line opposite grill . Employee cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line . Employee cleaned reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.