Jimmy's Island Grill
40 Devon Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218773
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 15 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-33
- Extension granted on Aug 17, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
More time given
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
More time given
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
1 raw tuna 6 raw mahi 4 raw cod All items found to be thawed and still in unopened cryovac package. Items discarded. Deli pork dated 8/4/2026 Deli ham dated 8/6/2026 Items discarded
Repeat violation
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Deli pork dated 8/4/2026 Deli ham dated 8/6/2026 Items discarded
Repeat violation
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Fresh cut garlic 77f, Cooked chicken 53f, cooked onions 53f, cooked meatballs 55f, all in top of two door cooling unit on cooks line. Discussed ways to keep products cold with line cook. Items moved to freezer for quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cooked potatoes in double door cooler on line no date mark.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade. Slicer.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Gallon pitcher stored in line hand sink. Item moved.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Server station, cooks line next to stand up freezer.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Kelly Lux General Manager
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kelly Lux. General Manager
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale. 1 raw tuna 6 raw mahi 4 raw cod All items found to be thawed and still in unopened cryovac package. Items discarded.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
2 boxes food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Leaking pipe under the ice bin in the bar.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.