BENEDICTS
768 N BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Raw chicken 50 F , tzatziki 45-47F , cooked ham 46 F in drawer under grill near stove nearby . Food in drawer overnight . No temperatures taken this day Manager discarded food **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Raw chicken 50 F , tzatziki 45-47F , cooked ham 46 F in cold holding drawer under grill near stove nearby . Food in drawer overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded food – see stop sale Mozzarella 42 F , raw ground beef 42 F in the cold holding drawer section farthest from nearby stove Walk in cooler : pooled eggs 42 F , cut tomatoes 43 F , American cheese 43 F **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – cutting board stained in crevices at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: **Time Extended**
05-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 1
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Per manager cutting boards on order **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.