Rodeway Inn - Central Clearwater
21252 US 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218841
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical ( spray bottle of cleaner ) improperly stored next to boxes of oatmeal and boxes of tea bags on shelf in kitchen.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 2, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical ( spray bottle of cleaner ) improperly stored next to boxes of oatmeal and boxes of tea bags on shelf in kitchen.
Manager relocated spray bottle
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Large fan plugged in and on top of the hand wash sink in the kitchen . Reviewed with manager handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times and the hand wash sink is for washing hands only . Employee removed fan from hand wash sink
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Reviewed with the manager hand wash sink must be stocked at all times
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen .Manager labeled spray bottle
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- soiled hand wash sink in the kitchen . Employee cleaned hand wash sink
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles (box of cups) improperly stored on the floor in the kitchen .Employee relocated cups
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.