Nubo
420 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218930
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 complaint inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic-32
- Administrative complaint on Oct 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score48
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
milk (66 - Cold Holding) on service line adjacent to front register.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Paper towels used to line containers of greens on prep table in back kitchen. Employee removed paper towels and lined containers with coffee filters.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored with clean dishes under prep table next to stove top. Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on service line. Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Identity of food or food product misrepresented.
Chicken cutlet misrepresented to contain pork lard but not identified on the menu.
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager oksana kharko has been working as the manager for 2 months and has no food manager training.
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/ Observed 7 employee working at time of inspection without certified food manager.
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bottle of oil not labeled on prep table next to oven in back kitchen.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Container of cabbage and potatoes stored on a shelf not 6 inches off the floor.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to front register.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Soaking soiled dishes in middle compartment of 3 compartment sink.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Plates stored on floor under storage shelf next to deep freezer in back kitchen.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Box of Togo cups not stored off ground near back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
On floor on service line under front register counter.
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 stored on prep table next to front register.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mop not properly inverted in back kitchen near mop sink.
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in freezer interior in the bottom area with rust that has pitted the surface in back food prep area .
Reviewed with manager
Code 32, Restrooms: Employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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 in back kitchen .
Reviewed with manager
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.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.