Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB

2612 COVE CAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3398005
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8523370
DBPR license6201348

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 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 2

#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2-1-24 owner updated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in fridge across from cook line sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F – Cold Holding); No lids, had a rush, overflowing. Manager moved to walk in fridge. Retemp sliced cheese (42F – Cold Holding); chicken (42F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (43F – Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled

#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sea food chowder Prep on 2-11 in walk in fridge. Determined to made 2-14 in freezer 15 -out of freezer 17th

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or next to clean equipment. Employee moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area on cutting board. Cook moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:09 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.