Clearwater, Pinellas County

THE BOXER

454 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating

Latest violations

7 Basic

Jan 8, 2026

City

Clearwater

County

Pinellas

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

35A-06-4

Detail 24289987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24289985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24289982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24289986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24289983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 24289984

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24289988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 16

35A-02-7

Detail 24281235

High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found in bag in the box storage area. Not landing on any food products.

22-41-4

Detail 24281236

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- main dishwasher. Bar dishwasher wrong sanitizer.

03A-02-5

Detail 24281237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter milk wash 53f, Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24281233

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

22-20-5

Detail 24281244

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines.

35A-06-4

Detail 24281230

Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area.

36-36-4

Detail 24281231

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door.

36-34-5

Detail 24281241

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

24-05-4

Detail 24281234

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

35A-03-4

Detail 24281239

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroach under single service storage in back area. One dead cockroach behind bag in the box soda tower.

14-11-5

Detail 24281238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill.

36-73-4

Detail 24281232

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers. Debris on floors in prep area back of house. Under soda server soda station.

08B-38-4

Detail 24281243

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets, sack of onions and various frozen foods in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24281240

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close.

38-07-4

Detail 24281242

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.

23-03-4

Detail 24281245

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

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 23911781

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Deli turkey and deli ham stored in non food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23911783

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23911779

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server hand wash sink used at dump sink. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23911782

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

36-36-4

Detail 23911785

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Prep area.

24-05-4

Detail 23911784

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

36-22-4

Detail 23911780

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23911786

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 23617509

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed 20 pieces thawed Mahi still in ROP packaging. Items to be discarded. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23617506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 23617508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 23617507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed 20 pieces thawed Mahi still in ROP packaging. Items to be discarded. Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23617505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23593376

01B-13-4

Detail 23593366

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23593372

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara 108f, black beans 110f, cooked rice 121f, all items reheated to 167f, Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23593365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf of interior stand up cooler in prep area.

31A-04-4

Detail 23593364

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Moved to a closer wall, plan review will be consulted, 7 day call back

02C-02-5

Detail 23593367

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs on line.

16-21-4

Detail 23593368

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

24-05-4

Detail 23593374

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

06-09-1

Detail 23593373

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 23593370

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. #10 cans reused for entree prep. All cans now discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23593371

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23593369

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-38-4

Detail 23593375

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Dec 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 23404048

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 18 pieces of raw tuna still in cryovac package. Not listed on menu. Item voluntarily removed from operation.

03A-02-5

Detail 23404051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75f, butter 80f, 93f, 73f, operators will discarded after 4 hours for today. Operator will keep melted butter on flat top grill at 135f, Corrective Action Taken

35A-15-4

Detail 23404050

Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Bird has left the building. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23404054

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 23404053

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 18 pieces of raw tuna still in cryovac package. Not listed on menu. Item voluntarily removed from operation.

14-10-4

Detail 23404052

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator using a washed #10 can for food menu presentation. Items removed from operation Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23404047

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area,

21-38-4

Detail 23404049

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.