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BAVARO'S CLEARWATER

468 MANDALAY AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446532
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735558
DBPR license6218570

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 60f, raw sausage 60f, cooked mushrooms 61f, sliced turkey 50f, cooked garlic 61f, all items put in reach in cooler at 11:00am, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Time left to cool is 1.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar Hand wash sink.

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink.

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.

#6Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.