PRELUDE SPORTS BAR
528 CLEVELAND ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Reviewed with manager handwashing requirements .
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 47 F , seasoned milk 45 F in cooler opposite fryer . Employee put food on ice and placed in freezer for quick chill down . Recheck
Intermediate 11
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Manager unable to provide water at hand wash sink – hand wash sink out of order( taped of hand wash sinks and water disconnected ) by ice machine
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer inside Cigar Lounge hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing wash sinks are for washing hands only
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line area . No paper towels in employee restroom and Cigar lounge . Manager placed paper towels at Cigar Lounge hand wash sink
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink at server station No soap in employee restroom. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at Prelude Bar and Cigar Lounge
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. – no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area – No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand wash sink not not attached to the wall in employee restroom
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at Cigar Lounge
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
32-07-4Basic – Employee bathroom facility not clean.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station and Cigar bar hand wash sinks
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with employee. Employee washed onions and returned to cutting onions **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar . Employee moved straws to the back of bar **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.