TIN CAN CAFE
307 S MYRTLE AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store food in upright freezer in prep area
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon stored over cooked potatoes in upright refrigerator in prep area.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes, then touch plate of food being served to the public. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked raw shell egg in upright refrigerator in prep area. Employee discarded cracked egg. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in kitchen and cooks line at 9:20am employee placed items in upright freezer. Re temp at 9:55am a. milk (45F – Cold Holding) 41f b. sliced cheese (45F – Cold Holding) 39f **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in bowl of hand wash sink at front counter.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food two employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employees print and sign employee health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not secured in prep area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Cracked raw shell egg in upright refrigerator in prep area. Employee discarded cracked egg. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf surface of prep table is rusted.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing sour cream containers.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of white powder on dry-storage shelf not covered. U Multiple containers of raw beef not covered in upright freezer in kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry-storage shelf; Sugar removed from original packaging and stored in a five gallon bucket not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 11:57 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.