BONEFISH GRILL #7003
2519 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top drawer on cookline: shrimp (54F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. All other items in cooler at proper temperature. Shrimp relocated to walk in cooler. Reach in cooler far right cookline: goat cheese (45F – Cold Holding); salmon (44F – Cold Holding); scallops (44F – Cold Holding) all food items moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Items relocated back to walk in cooler. Right side of flip top cooler on cookline: cut tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Fish (47F – Cold Holding) Operator states food was moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator had all food on ice and stated they are having issues with that side of the cooler, but ice has melted. No temperatures taken since food was in walk in cooler. Operator refilled ice under food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William expired 6/22/2024. Manager on duty states he is in the process of renewing his certificate **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface stained from food debris. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Buildup of dust behind soda nozzles. Accumulation of grease on grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by equipment on cookline near walk in cooler. Food particles in sink on cookline and ice dumped in handsink next to dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment is using lactic acid sanitizer for sanitizer buckets. Operator has test strips that are not expired, but test strips were unable to test the level of sanitization as they were not reading properly. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employees James,Anthony, and Christopher. Operator states that it is in the online system but is unable to show proof at time of inspection. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on drop plate and top walls of ice machine. Operator began cleaning and states they will continue cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled with dust. Paint chipping off ceiling vents **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on floor not inverted. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of breadcrumbs stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in the middle of cookline **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline soiled. Fan soiled with dust in walk in cooler near cookline **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:00 PM.
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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.