45 SPORTS BAR & LOUNGE
1409 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-430-9266
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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DEC 24
APR 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 02/01/26. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection. Ownership verified with operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 02/01/26. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection. Ownership verified with operator
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef next to cooked ham on shelf in tall cooler -Raw shell eggs stored over pitas in tall cooler in kitchen Employee rearranged food. Reviewed safe food storage handout with employee
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with debris in grooves of cutting board.Reviewed with manager
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed towels at hand wash sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Per manager, manager ordered thermometer to arrive following day
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing raw chicken while wearing a watch.Employee removed watch
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar. Service scheduled this day
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cooked corn on the cob) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in kitchen next to triple sink. Manager relocated corn
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at the bar. Reviewed with manager
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.
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. Reviewed with manager
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in room behind bar. Reviewed with manager.
Water leaking from pipe at mop sink in the back of establishment. Reviewed with manager.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over ready to eat chicken wings. Employee moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide durable insulation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings made on 12-10 no date mark in silver reach in fridge stand alone. Employee dated during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near the box sodas. Employee chained during inspection.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.