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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CLEARWATER FAMILY RESTAURANT

1844 N HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3222435
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7989627
DBPR license6209226

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 27, 2022 2:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 28, 2022 8:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -11 rodent droppings by back door, 6 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler on cook line, 4 rodent droppings under dish machine, 3 rodent droppings behind toilet in employee bathroom off dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. -Rub marks on exposed utility pipes near back door, dish washer and prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Individual packaged butter (86F – stored on the counter) manager discarded butter; Steak filets tempted at 47F(cold holding)sausage Pattie's 50F (cold holding), Gyro meat 50F cold holding, Ham 53F cold holding, turkey46F( Cold holding), roast beef 52F(cold holding), sausage links 47F (cold hold), Spinach 50F( cold hold). **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomato (45F – Cooling); tuna salad (45F – Cooling) -Philly steak tempted at 47F(cooling), manager moved to reach in cooler Steak filets tempted at 47F(cold holding)sausage Pattie's 50F (cold holding), Gyro meat 50F (cold holding), Ham 53F cold holding,turkey46F( Cold holding), roast beef 52F(cold holding), sausage links 47F (cold hold), Spinach 50F (cold hold), **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bleach bottle stored on same rack nest to clean food storage equipment, person in charge moved bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Spay bottle on cooks line unlabeled. -Spray bottle under dish machine unlabeled. Discussed proper labeling of chemical bottles with person in charge. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Above prep area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Inside kitchen under equipment on cooks line, in prep area, near dish machine, storage area and employee restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dusty screen above dish machine. -Back door soiled in back storage area. -Exterior of fryer, flattop and reach in cooler on cooks line. -Hood filters on cooks line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -On floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -To go containers on cooks line, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Throughout kitchen on cooks line with grease and food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Syrup, hot sauce, liquid butter stored in squeeze bottles not properly labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.