SHEPHARDS RESTAURANT
601 S GULFVIEW BLVD · CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33767
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 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 7 flies observed in bar area, north west corner.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Poached eggs dated 10/6/26, Homemade blue cheese dressing with buttermilk dated 10/6/26, both items discarded.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Poached eggs dated 10/6/26, Homemade blue cheese dressing with buttermilk dated 10/6/26, both items discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken pieces 56f, ice added to container. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up Reach in freezer in salad area. Mixing guard soiled. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used in 2 breading bins. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room floor soiled.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind turbo chef soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.