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691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218464

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 36 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority, repeat · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
6 high priority (1 repeat), 7 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 basic (1 repeat); intermediate violations cost 18 at most
-61
Extension granted on Oct 1
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score36

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep232026

Routine inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 1, 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.
7 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
  Dishwasher is out of service. Utilizing 8th floor dishwasher. Out of order sign added to outside of machine. Three components sink is being utilized.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  More time given
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Butter chicken sauce 56f, made 9/22/26, missed cooling window, item discarded.
  Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  9 pounds of raw frozen grouper cryovac and found in freezer. Items discarded.
  Repeat violation
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  Butter chicken sauce 56f, made 9/22/26, missed cooling window, item discarded.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products in walk in cooler.
  Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  Butter, cream cheese,waffle toppings and one croissant holder missing protections.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran 3 cycles all temped at 136f,
Intermediate7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.
  Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and posted.
  Fixed on the spot
  Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Eggs Benedict not identified on breakfast menu as not fully cooked-asterisk needed to identify to raw and undercooked item.
  Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  Opened package of sliced American cheese no date marked after.
  Repeat violation
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
  More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. 9 pounds of raw frozen grouper cryovac and found in freezer. Items discarded.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
  Ambient thermometer under flat top grill broken.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  DDBSA no test kit available.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener blade soiled.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Line cooler under flat top grill.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Ice buckets.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  All new soda gun holsters missing drain lines.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.