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THEE LIBERTY GRILL

1185 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671884
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13541021
DBPR license6200341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-41-4

High 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

#8High Priority50-08-7

High 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/

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate02B-04-5

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-24-5

Basic – -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Service scheduled per manager

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager . Wet towel removed from under cutting board . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line . Employee cleaned reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.