PETE & SHORTY'S
2820 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dish machine used to fill buckets
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins over triple sink
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area. Drink ice at soda machine not protected at entrance to bar, covered **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Storage room
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.