Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ASIAN PEARL OF CLEARWATER LLC

2551 DREW ST #104 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3412319
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8575179
DBPR license6216630

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 19, 2024 2:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 20, 2024 10:38 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on plates on food preparation area in kitchen 6 live roaches inside gasket in reach in cooler in cook line 1 live roach on freezer by the door to dining area

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. – no other certified food manager A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lin Hui 6/6/2019 expired 6/6/24

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in the kitchen. Observed a Brillo inside hand wash sink

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to door to the dining area

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door next to cooler freezer

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under food preparation table in kitchen 1 dead roach on the floor by freezer next to door to the dining area 1 dead roach on the floor by ice machine 10 dead roaches on the floor by triple sink and dishwasher machine in the kitchen 1 dead roach inside gasket in freezer by door to the dining area 1 dead roach on the floor by the entry way

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on table

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in stove door handle

#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area No hand wash sign in men's room

#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables ( carrots ) not washed prior to preparation in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Employees stopped and washed carrots **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 AM.

Violation category totals
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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.