Lennys Rest
21220 N US Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL 33765 · Permanent Food Service · License 6201217
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 complaint inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 6 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above oven in cook line area .
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen areas .
More time given
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
-1 live roach on the floor in the front counter area . Manager removed roach and cleaned the area
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
400 ppm quaternary . Manufactured instructions should be 200 ppm . Employee changed solution . 200 ppm quaternary
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the front counter area .
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-Soiled walk in cooler shelves -soiled hood filters
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Plastic cups stacked on the front counter
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils ( coffee pots ) stored next to hand wash exposed to splash.under paper towels dispenser .
Reviewed with the manager . Manager brought the coffee pots to the dishwashing area to be cleaned. Coffee pots to be relocated for storage
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above oven in cook line area .
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen areas .
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.