BENEDICTS
768 N BELCHER RD · 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
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawling on floor at cook line .. manager disposed of roach **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drop plate inside ice machine is soiled . Ice with particles . Manager cleaned drop plate and discarded ice . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -chicken salad 51 F, tuna salad 47 F , tzatziki 47 F , sauerkraut 45 F in cooler drawers overnight , no temperatures taken this morning Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melon 52 F in cooler under 30 minutes from walk in cooler . Manager moved fruit to inside reach in cooler. Reviewed with manager to store food below fill line in top area of cooler – chicken salad 51 F, tuna salad 47 F , tzatziki 47 F , sauerkraut 45 F in cooler drawers overnight , no temperatures taken this morning in the cooler Manager discarded food -tuna salad 44 F , cooked pork 44 F in walk in cooler. Two food deliveries this morning . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – cutting board stained in crevices at cook line
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Eleutario hired over 60 days
Basic 5
10-20-4Basic – -In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line . -In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment – between cooler and prep table at cook line . Manager relocated tongs and knife to dish washing area **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned drop plate inside the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathrooms
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Manager removed bug zapper **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:28 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.