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768 N BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3323352
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342605
DBPR license6208438

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority22-41-4

High 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 chlorine run three times – triple sink set up for use – 100 ppm chlorine – manager scheduled service this day **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw bacon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked bacon ) in walk in cooler – manager rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – American cheese 59 F on plate in top area of cooler – reviewed storage of food not to stack in the top area – manager relocated food – placed in freezer for quick chill down – cheese 43 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods ( smoked salmon and poached eggs) covered by the consumer advisory.

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to reach in cooler at cook line food prep area – manager relocated employee drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables( boxes of mushrooms) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut tomatoes ) in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.