THEE LIBERTY GRILL
1185 N HERCULES AVE · 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 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cheese)in glass cooler in the cook line area. Person in charge rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – sausage on grate on the grill at 123-129 F . Person in charge reheated sausage to 167F-174F – chicken soup at 123 F at the steam table . Person in charge reheated on the grill to 208F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
05-08-4Intermediate – -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.-thermometer needs a battery per cook -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager the use of thermometers to regularly monitor food temperatures .
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened over 24 hours not date marked in glass door reach in cooler at cook line
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. Beatrice hired over 60 days
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in the dishwashing area . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times and importance of hand washing . Person in charge placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the cook line . Person in charge adjusted the paper towel dispenser. Paper towels available at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish washing area . Manager labeled the spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. – ice bucket not inverted near ice machine . Manager placed ice bucket on a tray and inverted the ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler and glass door cooler) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded employee drinks **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm .Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:34 PM.
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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.