SHERATON RUSTYS
1160 GULF BLVD · CLEARWATER BCH · Pinellas County · FL 33767
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 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar washer 0 ppm.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored over sliced ham in prep cooler unit.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 packs meatballs cryovac no date Pork belly 5 packs Raw snapper 5 pounds Cooked Meatballs 20 packs Raw meatball 5 pounds Turkey gravy 4 packs Cooked octopus 5 each Frozen scallops 4 pounds Beef base 3 packs Fresh crab 1 pack Short rib gravy 2 packs All items are cryovac and held frozen.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 78f, item on grill for reheat . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server using small bar hand sink for dumping coffee and cream.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. Three comp sink area.
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Many items listed in stop sale using Unapproved ROP process. 20 packs meatballs cryovac no date Pork belly 5 packs Raw snapper 5 pounds Cooked Meatballs 20 packs Raw meatball 5 pounds Turkey gravy 4 packs Cooked octopus 5 each Frozen scallops 4 pounds Beef base 3 packs Fresh crab 1 pack Short rib gravy 2 packs
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cube freezer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Three comp sink area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
14-11-5Basic – Torn gasket raw steak reach in across from small grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.