Clearwater, Pinellas County

SEMINOLE SUBS & GYROS III

1001 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 23, 2025
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23494892

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs 109 F in stream table . Cook reheated meatballs on stove . Reviewed with cook reheating procedures and temperature monitoring Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23494890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface( cutting board) soiled / stained in front line area . Reviewed with manager

05-10-4

Detail 23494893

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer not in working order . Reviewed with manager

14-09-4

Detail 23494891

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front line area

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 22960664

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 48 F at 10:10 am covered and in deep pan in walk in cooler cooling overnight - placed in walk in cooler at 6:00 pm previous night . Reviewed with manager proper cooling methods and procedures . Manager discarded the cooked chicken Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 22960666

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked chicken 48 F at 10:10 am covered and in deep pan in walk in cooler cooling overnight - placed in walk in cooler at 6:00 pm previous night . Reviewed with manager proper cooling methods and procedures . Manager discarded the cooked chicken Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22960668

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 130 F on grill in pan hot holding . Cook reheated chicken on grill to 172F Reviewed with manager reheating procedures and hot holding methods - shallow pans Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22960665

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days previously not date labeled in cooler at drive thru. Employee labeled milk Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22960667

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 22649191

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isidro training expired 11/22/22

53B-09-4

Detail 22649188

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager

41-17-4

Detail 22649189

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area - employee labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22649190

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public on shelf in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager - manager placed food inside designated employee food container Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22649192

Basic - Food ( box of dressing) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager food storage . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22162874

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22162878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken's breast ; (110F) at 1:50pm Operator re heated chicken breast to 165f Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22162881

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired license. 02/01/2023.

14-09-4

Detail 22162873

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 22162876

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-freezers in dish area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22162875

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign located near drive-thru. Printed hand wash sign, operator placed sign above hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22162879

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line and walk-in cooler.

33-16-4

Detail 22162880

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-07-4

Detail 22162877

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine Sanitizer solution at 0ppm Operator re filled bucket, reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-39-4

Detail 21729635

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested above 200ppm. Operator added water and retested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 21729634

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee engaged in food preparation changed glove with no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed hands , then put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 21285395

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two number five cans of Chunk light Tuna were dented along side seam.

08A-17-6

Detail 21285391

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of gyro meat. Operator moved chicken to bottom and gyro on top. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21285383

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. red sauce with meatballs , temped at 11:00. (121F - Hot Holding);had operator reheat to minimum of 165F, retemped at 11:30 at 170F. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21285384

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested chlorine sanitizer bucket in drive through area at 200ppm. Operator changed out sanitizer bucket. Re tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21285394

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing purple liquid in dish area. Operator labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21285393

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in three compartment sink area shows mold like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 21285396

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed reads ; expiration date; 2-1-2021.

12B-07-4

Detail 21285387

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in kitchen near the dish area. Operator disposed of employee drink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21285385

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic trays stacked in dish area.

14-11-5

Detail 21285388

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in the stand up two door glass face cooler in drive through area. Can opener being held together with a screwdriver.

08B-38-4

Detail 21285386

Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21285389

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle in front counter area. Operator moved tongs to dish area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21285392

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door cooler at front counter area, under the steam table shows accumulation of debris. Soda machine in drive through area, shows accumulation of debris behind the metal drink bars.

16-46-4

Detail 21285390

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on metal third pan in dish area.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 16

11-02-5

Detail 20966502

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Educated operator and spoke about protocols and bulletin we will send him.

01B-01-4

Detail 20966510

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans #10 of sausage gravy, two 4lb,2.5 oz cans of tuna.

12A-10-4

Detail 20966499

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hat and hair, educated employee and he then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

50-08-7

Detail 20966500

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

03A-02-5

Detail 20966498

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (54F - Cold Holding); employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped sliced tomatoes 43F, cut leafy greens 42F, feta cheese 43F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-01-5

Detail 20966506

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Educated operator and sending them the big 6 information to post.

02C-03-5

Detail 20966503

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front counter line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20966509

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, on slicer in prep area.

41-17-4

Detail 20966508

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled Sanitizer on bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20966505

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 20966507

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2, 5# cans of gravy sausage and 2, 4lb 2.5oz cans in dry storage.

12B-07-4

Detail 20966497

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20966511

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 20966501

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor in the dry storage room. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20966512

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice with handle not above ice. Employee corrected and moved ice scoop so handle is above ice. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20966504

Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of grease/food debris. Burnt on food debris interior of oven on cook line.

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 20634170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20634171

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance around base of nozzles at soda fountain near drive through window. Mold-like substance in cabinet under self-service soda fountain. Hood filters have grease accumulation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Hood filters scheduled for cleaning this week Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 20612271

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili in walk-in cooler dated 10/16/2021 should have been used or discarded by 10/22 at midnight. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20612272

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chili in walk-in cooler dated 10/16/2021 should have been used or discarded by 10/22 at midnight. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20612268

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw philly meat then handled cleaning cooking utensils and cooked bacon without changing gloves and washing hands. Bacon being cooked with raw philly meat. Discussed with employee to change gloves and wash hands. Employee picked up container off of floor and then handled clean containers in reach-in cooler with no glove change or hand wash. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing procedures Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20612275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door reach-in cooler of cook line: Feta 56°F, cut ham 52°F, provolone 58°F, tzaziki sauce 55°F, provolone 44°F, tuna salad 52°F. Per employee lids have been open throughout lunch. Discussed with employee to maintain top lids closed. Single door reach-in cooler: raw beef patty 42-45°F. Discussed with employee to have smaller portions so all parts are at 41°F. Employee placed foods on ice. Walk-in cooler: Sliced pork 49°F, sliced turkey 49°F, provolone 49°F, cooked chicken wings 48°F, milk 47°F, feta cheese 49°F. Per operator they received delivery today. Operator called repair technician for walk-in cooler during inspection. Discussed with operator to place foods on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20612278

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top grill: Cooked chicken 115°F. Discussed with operator to reheat up to 165°F for 15 seconds. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20612274

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to drive through window evidenced by ice cream scooper. Employee used as dump sink. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20612276

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Gyro meat being continuously cooked at establishment. Employee cut meat from gyro cone and placed on pita for order without cooking to 155°F for 17 seconds. Discussed with operator that if meat is not being fully cooked the food items on menu must be identified as being an undercooked product. Per operator employees should be fully cooking gyro meat before completing order. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20612269

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

28-02-4

Detail 20612277

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Leak from ice machine dripping onto floor. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20612279

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment employee/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above drive through prep area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20612267

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Triple door reach-in cooler. Employee placed thermometer Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20612270

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance around base of nozzles at soda fountain near drive through window. Mold-like substance in cabinet under self-service soda fountain. Hood filters have grease accumulation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20612273

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Triple door reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning