EAST BISTRO
4100 EAST BAY DR UNIT B34 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764
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 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Various spices and rice containers on shelf next to exit door stored directly in Hefty and Sterilite containers.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wash slicing raw meat, went to wash knives in 3 compartment sink and moved to slice meat of gyro cone on cooker without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine accumulated with brown substance.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for establishment. Discussed with operator.
Basic 10
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean metal bowls stored on soiled tile lining shelf across from 3 compartment sink.
40-04-4Basic – Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Cologne bottle stored on prep table next to single use coffee cups. Operator relocated.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food without hair restraint.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under gyro coolers not working. Rusted wire shelf across from 3 compartment sink with clean dishes.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage lid cracked for flour under prep table.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of tahini sauce stored on floor in back area across from freezer. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on front make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated food debri S next to 3 compartment sink and meat grinder.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:40 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.