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2849 GULF TO BAY BLVD UNIT B · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752476
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790978
DBPR license6218786

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by a bucket of vegetable wash and paper towels. Discussed the need to keep handwashing sink clear at all times. **Warning**

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#6Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. PIC stated the machine isn't being used. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. 2 new employees working have been less than 30 days. No training for staff not present. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Staff is rinsing out pans in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink before placing them in wash water. They then rinse the dishes without filling the middle compartment by using a sprayer. I discussed that the middle compartment needs to stay clean and suggested that the pans be scraped into the garbage before being placed in wash water. **Warning**

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#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Discussed the importance of of keeping employees beverages separated from food and clean equipment. **Warning**

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#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being used. I mentioned it to the manager at the start of the inspection but was unable to get corrected. **Warning**

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#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep line. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.