The Boxer
454 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216874
What drove the grade
Glasswaher chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 4 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Basic2
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Glasswaher chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of glass washer for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until glass washer is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Sanitizer and drying agent tubes switched. Correct tube but sanitizer will not prime.
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine test kit missing.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda gun nozzle.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
2 buckets of chips stored on floor on cooks line.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Souflee cup used for portioning.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Men's room door will not close. Scraping the floor.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Under fryers.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone on prep table in cooks line.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.