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CARETTA ON THE GULF

500 MANDALAY AVE · CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721546
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760039
DBPR license6216178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh mozz 50f, cut melon 51f, sliced tomatoes 52f, fresh mozz 51f, salad area. Ice bath added to containers. Sliced tomatoes 48f, diced ham 49f, goat cheese 48f, feta 49f, salmon 48f, cooks line. Ice added to containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink, east end hand sink.

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Frozen watermelon and ice cubes in glass freezer not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.