Clearwater, Pinellas County

POMPEY SEAFOOD

1423 N BETTYLANE, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jan 14, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

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 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-02-7

Detail 24301939

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24301937

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Darien Johnson expired 7/27/2025. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24301938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time Extended

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 24299448

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked crab.

35A-04-4

Detail 24299444

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in back corner near back exterior door. Operator cleaned droppings and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24299449

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pads and towels in handwashing sink at front and back prep area.

53A-02-7

Detail 24299446

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

31B-02-4

Detail 24299442

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24299451

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24299445

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. Darien Johnson expired 7/27/2025.

32-09-5

Detail 24299440

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No working toilet in the only bathroom available to employees or customers in the back kitchen area . Employees are using the bathrooms at Champa Cuts Barber Shop or Shop and Save grocery store which are next door businesses .

50-09-4

Detail 24299452

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 24299450

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on prep table. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 24299439

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at sink in front prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 24299441

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled shelves at back storage area, soiled inside hand wash sinks, soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.

29-08-4

Detail 24299447

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe broken to toilet and is unable to flush.

33-31-5

Detail 24299443

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two non-working reach in freezers in kitchen. Per manager freezers are to be discarded.

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 23717425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front and back kitchen areas - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23717426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23716632

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in floor in front of kitchen hand wash sink -2 live roaches on hinges on no working cooler at cook line - 4 live roaches on the underside of prep table in dish washing area 2 live roaches in floor in dishwashing area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: 3 live roaches in gaskets of glass door cooler . Manager sprayed and removed roaches Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 23716631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front and back kitchen areas - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23716630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23716629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - One dead roach on floor near hot water heater One dead roach on floor in kitchen . One dead roach on hinge of refrigerator Three dead on floor in dish washing area Reviewed with operator Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen . Manager cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 23715245

High Priority - -Three live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area inside uncovered trash can -Two live flying insects in dish dish washing area Repeat Violation

22-48-5

Detail 23715247

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. . Manager purchased sanitizer for food contact surfaces Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23715251

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 . Operator paid for license during inspection . License is now current Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23715243

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in floor in front of kitchen hand wash sink -2 live roaches on hinges on no working cooler at cook line - 4 live roaches on the underside of prep table in dish washing area 2 live roaches in floor in dishwashing area Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23715248

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the cook line . Employee put paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23715246

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front and back kitchen areas

36-73-4

Detail 23715249

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen

35A-03-4

Detail 23715250

Basic - One dead roach on floor near hot water heater One dead roach on floor in kitchen . One dead roach on hinge of refrigerator Three dead on floor in dish washing area Reviewed with operator Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23715244

Basic - Refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 23457015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23457016

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23451108

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23451105

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above celery in refrigerator on cooks line. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23451106

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath three-compartment sink. Operator eradicated and discarded roach. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23451104

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23451107

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23451103

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23451102

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. 1 dead roach on floor near three-compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor behind storage rack in warewashing area. 2 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 dead roach on floor near restrooms. 1 dead roach on floor near rear exit. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23451101

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near cooks line. Warning

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 22874485

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22874493

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Accumulation of grease on grill surface

31B-02-4

Detail 22874491

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to three comp

23-24-4

Detail 22874486

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

36-03-4

Detail 22874483

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In rear prep areas

12B-06-4

Detail 22874490

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Burnt cigarettes and ash on shelf under front service window

36-73-4

Detail 22874487

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 22874494

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22874482

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

22-16-4

Detail 22874492

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22874488

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor next to cook line

29-49-6

Detail 22874489

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line

42-01-4

Detail 22874484

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in dirty water in mop bucket

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-16-4

Detail 22498100

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silver reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22498101

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in front kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22471471

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked corn in reach in cooler in storage area- manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

31A-04-4

Detail 22471468

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed in the dish washing area

31B-04-4

Detail 22471467

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen . Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22471470

Basic - Silver reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 22471469

Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in front kitchen

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 22087623

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach- in cooler: white rice (55F - Cooling Overnight). Operator discarded during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22087616

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce and ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22087620

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: white rice (55F - Cooling Overnight). Operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 22087619

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+; 100ppm). Operator diluted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22087615

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22087613

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 22087624

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22087621

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled at warewashing area. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22087625

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back prep area.

32-12-5

Detail 22087626

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-11-5

Detail 22087622

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved on cooks line. Gaskets torn at reach in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22087617

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

23-03-4

Detail 22087614

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler soiled. Hood filters soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 22087612

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22087618

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

Aug 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21259949

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soiled can opener on prep table on cooks line, discussed with manager.

36-73-4

Detail 21259950

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under equipment on cooks line discussed with manager.

14-33-4

Detail 21259951

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Storage rack near hand wash sink in kitchen area across from fryers. Discussed with manager.