Clearwater, Pinellas County

MANDALAY PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND LOUNGE

476 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 24578309

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. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 24578306

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24578305

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 24578310

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Warmer next to hand wash sink in kitchen not protected from hand wash water when getting paper towels. Splash guard needed. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24578308

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24578307

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf under glass freezer soiled. In bar.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 24179628

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked fettuccine Cooked meatballs Cooked cavatappi Cooked papadelli All date marked 10/28/2025

01B-13-4

Detail 24179630

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked fettuccine Cooked meatballs Cooked cavatappi Cooked papadelli All date marked 10/28/2025

02C-03-5

Detail 24179626

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. Heavy cream, milk in server station. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 24179629

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24179631

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 24179627

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well next to hand sink exposed to splash from washing hands.

08B-38-4

Detail 24179625

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in storage area. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23751487

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over seafood. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23751486

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 23751485

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23751484

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream, ice cubes in bar. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 23425812

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area next to back door. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23425813

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. Server alley Both restrooms

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22839478

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

23-03-4

Detail 22839479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

08B-12-5

Detail 22839477

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22451414

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm empty container changed. Now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22451411

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22451416

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread garlic/oil 78f, item discarded. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22451412

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22451415

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22451410

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean soup containers stored under paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22451417

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Across from dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22451413

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream balls not covered in stand up freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 22057644

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Relish dated 6/4/2023, item discarded.

01B-13-4

Detail 22057647

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Relish dated 6/4/2023, item discarded

01B-02-5

Detail 22057643

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Heavy cream 48f, sliced cheese 48f, items discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22057649

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 48f, sliced cheese 48f, held overnight in reach in cooler on line. Items discarded.

16-21-4

Detail 22057650

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22057646

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 22057645

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soup cups stored under/ next to paper towel dispenser. Item to be moved.

40-06-5

Detail 22057648

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and jacket stored on same shelf as food products, dry storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 22057642

Basic - Stored food not covered. Specialty ice cubes not covered in bar freezer.

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 21743019

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21743018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for dish machine taped with duct tape. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03D-15-4

Detail 21603550

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Marinara 127f, sitting on counter, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. First time parameter met second time parameter would not be met if not put in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 21603552

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.

14-01-5

Detail 21603548

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in breadcrumbs. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21603553

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 21603549

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for dish machine taped with duct tape.

36-73-4

Detail 21603551

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21603554

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 21115469

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/ Duane Trachsel 3/16/17. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-31: Up to date certificates not available. Admin Complaint

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 20973276

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/ Duane Trachsel 3/16/17.

22-02-4

Detail 20973275

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20973273

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor in walk in cooler. Bag of onions on floor in front of walk in cooler. Cooking oil stored on floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 20973278

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. Server side station. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20973274

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler to left of the slicer. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20973277

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine wall.

02D-01-5

Detail 20973272

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading bins not labeled.

Oct 5, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 20563304

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20563307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 71°f, put in cooler now 42°f, Cooked pasta 50°f, found in line cooler, item put in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20563305

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener blade.

16-21-4

Detail 20563308

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 20563306

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 20563303

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door cooler.