ASIAN PEARL
301 S BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.(dumplings) in freezer chest opposite ice machine
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw pooled eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food( sauces ) in reach in cooler .
Intermediate 8
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ( mop sink ) at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – heavily soiled can opener blade on prep table. Manager moved to dish washing for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/ cook line that was opposite grill .Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen . Manager placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area replaced with food prep area and dishwashing area with dish machine, triple sink and hand wash sink Triple sink and hand wash sink removed from cook line area . Microwave added to beverage station . Bar area removed and replaced with dining room tables and chairs . Garage door in new food prep area in dishwashing room to be removed and a wall installed and door will be added to go to a new walk in freezer
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shiling and Lin working over 60 days,
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in dish washing area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand washing sinks must be stocked at all times **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation above microwave, above reach in coolers and beverage dispenser and ice bin at beverage station near service window from cook line .
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in food prep area in dish washing room
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior garage type door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the food prep area in dish washing room
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in food prep room in dishwashing area ..
08B-38-4Basic – Food( bottles of water ) stored on floor at beverage station .
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area . Manager posted hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled shelves in walk in cooler
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line . Employee relocated drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored ( raw ducks, container of sauce , container of pooled eggs) food not covered in walk in cooler .
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at service counter .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.