Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KAROL HOTEL

2675 ULMERTON RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3264054
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8122522
DBPR license6217986

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 15, 2023 11:29 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 16, 2023 12:35 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans apple filling dented on shelf with undamaged food

Stop Sale
#16High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Fly excrement and/or droppings present observed above clean utensils in clean dish area.

#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies on clean hanging utensils in dish washing area. 5 live flies on ceiling about cook line. 1 live flies in clean towel storage room. 2 live flies above ice machine 2 live flies about dish machine. 10 live flies on empty fruit caddy at bar. 10 live flies on hand sink at bar. 7 live flies on beer taps. 6 live flies on wood work above bar.

#18High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Chef obtained parasite destruction information for undercooked salmon during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#20High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. One hanging on clean dish rack in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped Butter, garlic in oil, fried: arugula/kale/carrots, left out all night 70f. Educated chef of time temperature abuse.

Stop Sale
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (51F – Cold Holding); sausage (45F – Cold Holding); sausage (45F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F – Cold Holding); deli ham (45F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 2

#23Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Keep in small bin in management offices.

#24Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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 from previous day marked by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen ice machine

#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 fly strips hanging in clean towel storage room with approximately 50 dead flies.

#3Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Bar area drink cleaning heavily soiled

#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. All tanks secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans apple filling dented on shelf with undamaged food

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda can stored next to food items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Beverage can in reach in dairy cooler. Beverage cup above deli cooler in cook line. Educated manager about employee beverage station.

#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Large lexans stacked wet on rack near prep area

#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water on cooks line at 80f

#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in inside holding unit.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar reach in cooler gaskets

#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink area

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wiping cloth on prep station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.