Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
1270 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs date marked 7/26 in glass door cooler in back kitchen. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hot dogs date marked 7/26 in glass door cooler in back kitchen. Manager discarded Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Employee personal items ( jackets) stored next to food on shelf in dry storage area . Manager relocated jackets Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface ( table fan) soiled with dust in kitchen
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - box of straws on floor in liquor room . Manager relocated straws Corrected On-Site
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of tomatoes, peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bread ) in glass do reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food . Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in the liquor room near bar . For reporting purposes only.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen - discussed with person in charge Repeat Violation
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored on the floor in the hot water heater closet - person in charge relocated salt Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen shows a mold like substance inside.
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood behind main bar, underneath the service well is not sealed wood.
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen underneath the three compartment sink and behind the ice machine shows disrepair. Floor in the kitchen underneath and next to the three compartment sink shows disrepair.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Linda Sue Ursomanno food service manager. 12-14-2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Was shown National Registry of food safety certificate stating an unofficial passing score, but operator has not received actual certificate at time of call back inspection. Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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. Salsa and tomato sauce in 2 door cooler to the left of the flat top not date marked. Educated Employee and then they dated them properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Linda Sue Ursomanno food service manager. 12-14-2021 Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired approximately 1 year ago, renewed training past due from March of 2022. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulated debris interior ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Exposed pipes in ceiling of the mop sink room located to the right of womens restroom. Warning
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Sandwich on dry storage shelf. Educated employee and they moved it to employee cooler location. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Franks red hot sauce case on floor in dry storage. Employee moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored On floor in dry storage. Employee moved to shelf in dry storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw comminuted beef over hot dog buns in reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved raw chicken and repay comminuted beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
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 bar reach in cooler opened 11/24 no date mark. Employee dated milk. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 comp sink. Employee educated to wash hands in hand sink.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine mold like debris.