Clearwater, Pinellas County

BAVARO'S CLEARWATER

468 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
May 5, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 24556075

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24556076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 24548204

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects found in pizza make area.

03D-02-5

Detail 24548210

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vodka sauce 47f, cooked meatballs 45f, found at inspection cooling overnight from4/29/2026. Missed cooling window, items discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 24548216

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Vodka sauce 47f, cooked meatballs 45f, found at inspection cooling overnight from4/29/2026. Missed cooling window, items discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 24548208

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 65f, next to saute area. Items moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24548214

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottled stored over bags of flour at pizza station. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24548212

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 24548206

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pasta baskets stored in hand sink on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24548203

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area hand sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 24548207

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area hand sink.

02B-02-5

Detail 24548215

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Breakfast menu has no consumer advisory. Printer for operator and displayed. Operator to add to breakfast menu. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24548205

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

40-06-5

Detail 24548211

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored over clean utensils. Speaker stored on clean utensils. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24548213

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand sink. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 24548209

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. One sani bucket stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 24049820

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

31B-06-4

Detail 24049819

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to kettle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Dish area hand sink. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24049818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 24038386

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56f, on cooks line. Fresh mozzarella 51f, in pizza area. Fresh garlic in oil 56f, in pizza area.

01C-03-4

Detail 24038385

Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24038381

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area has a fan and take out bag in sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 24038389

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evident by ice and metal cup in sink.

31B-06-4

Detail 24038390

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to kettle. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24038383

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to kettle.

16-21-4

Detail 24038388

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 24038384

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.

10-07-4

Detail 24038382

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula and tongs in standing water on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 24038387

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

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23392738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Training complete, certificates missing some info. Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 23392739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23310213

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 23310215

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23310214

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23107902

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 23107901

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23107900

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23100337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 60f, raw sausage 60f, cooked mushrooms 61f, sliced turkey 50f, cooked garlic 61f, all items put in reach in cooler at 11:00am, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Time left to cool is 1.5 hours. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 23100342

Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23100333

Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31B-02-4

Detail 23100344

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar Hand wash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 23100335

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 23100341

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink.

16-21-4

Detail 23100340

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23100334

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-07-4

Detail 23100338

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

31B-04-4

Detail 23100336

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23100339

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.

21-38-4

Detail 23100343

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Oct 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 23219971

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53B-01-5

Detail 23219972

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Extension given on previous callback.

01C-01-4

Detail 23219973

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 23219970

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Two hand sinks.

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 22556868

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