ASIAN PEARL
301 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727.797.1888
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.(dumplings) in freezer chest opposite ice machine
Raw animal food ( raw pooled eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food( sauces ) in reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ( mop sink ) at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - heavily soiled can opener blade on prep table. Manager moved to dish washing for cleaning
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/ cook line that was opposite grill.Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager placed paper towels in dispenser
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area replaced with food prep area and dishwashing area with dish machine, triple sink and hand wash sink Triple sink and hand wash sink removed from cook line area. Microwave added to beverage station. Bar area removed and replaced with dining room tables and chairs. Garage door in new food prep area in dishwashing room to be removed and a wall installed and door will be added to go to a new walk in freezer
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. Shiling and Lin working over 60 days,
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dish washing area. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand washing sinks must be stocked at all times
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation above microwave, above reach in coolers and beverage dispenser and ice bin at beverage station near service window from cook line.
Ceiling tile missing in food prep area in dish washing room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior garage type door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the food prep area in dish washing room
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in food prep room in dishwashing area..
Food( bottles of water ) stored on floor at beverage station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Manager posted hand wash sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Employee relocated drinks
Stored ( raw ducks, container of sauce, container of pooled eggs) food not covered in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at service counter.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Licked fingers then put gloves on without washing hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then ice scoop without washing hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above sauce in refrigerator on cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice date marked 7/6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and posted in the wall
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A cigarette and a lighter inside silver ware tray next to forks in front of the bar in dining area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles of reach in cooler doors are broken
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in stove in kitcken
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of coffee container for sauce
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Cook touched buns with bare hands Reviewed with cook. Cook put buns on grill to reheat
Raw animal food ( shelf eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food over vegetables in walk in coolerReviewed with manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mac and cheese dated 5/30/24 and cooked beans dated 5/25/24 in tall double doors cooler. Reviewed with manager, manager discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mac and cheese dated 5/30/24 and cooked beans dated 5/25/24 in tall double doors cooler. Reviewed with manager, manager discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 54 f in reach in cooler opposite to fryer temperature not taken today. Manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 54 f in reach in cooler opposite to fryer temperature not taken today
Handwash sink in bar area outside used for purposes other than handwashing with bowls. Reviewed with employee. Employee removed items. Reviewed with manager handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times and used for washing hands only.
Manager or person in charge lacking current proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Steven expired on 3-1-2024
No paper towels provided at handwash sink next to triple sink
No soap provided at handwash sink next to triple sink
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by kitchen hand sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, and food storage area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drink in reach in double doors in front of ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable at the cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next ice machine and outside bar area. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and ood debris build up on grill and stove
Unwashed fruits/vegetables box of mushrooms stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in dishwashing area
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at cookline. Reviewed with manager, manager changed solution.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cheese ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup, pork cooked 2 days previously in the walk in cooler - operator date marked food
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine - manager removed ice scoop and placed in holder
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator- operator posted sign
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and inside bar
Plumbing system in disrepair - toilet in one of the stalls is not in working order
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution 100 ppm chlorine
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.