Toucan's
431 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216422
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most-37
- Complaint after follow-up on Nov 4Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score43
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Artie Basilio, manager, no CFM certificate
Administrative complaint
Food manager certification expired.
Administrative complaint
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
No CFM present or another person certified at time of callback. Only 3 employees working at time of callback inspection.
More time given
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: mop sink blocked.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitAug 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Cooked rice 126f, mashed 124f, taco beef 87f, reheated the following: taco beef 176f, black beans 177f, cooked rice 178f, mashed potatoes 181f,
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
Reheated the following :taco beef 176f, black beans 177f, cooked rice 178f, mashed potatoes 181f, found at 1 hour and would not reach reheating temperature without intervention.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. 0 ppm, empty container of sanitizer. Changed container 100 ppm
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Glue bottle, automotive cream stored on shelf adjacent to reach in cooler with possible falling hazard into food products. Items Moved.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Towels and hose blocking Hand sink on line. Perforated pan sitting on hand sink across from dishwasher.
Repeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Hand wash sink across from dishwasher.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Two spray bottles containing green liquid not labeled.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Artie Basillio.
Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Abdelgawa Abdelkader 8/23/2021 not present at time of inspection.
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/ 5 employees present , no CFM on premises.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gaskets on salsa reach in cooler, line cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Soda gun west end of bar missing drain line.
Fixed on the spot
mop sink blocked.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Exit door after restrooms shows a gap on the bottom.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.