ASIAN PEARL OF CLEARWATER LLC
2551 DREW ST #104, Clearwater FL 33765
Last inspected Dec 10, 2024 · 5 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
JUN 24
DEC 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on plates on food preparation area in kitchen 6 live roaches inside gasket in reach in cooler in cook line 1 live roach on freezer by the door to dining area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024035552 | Jun 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2018055429 | Oct 22, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler chicken nuggets (63F - Cold Holding);
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door next to cooler freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jun 20, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. - no other certified food manager A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lin Hui 6/6/2019 expired 6/6/24
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door next to cooler freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Raw fruits/vegetables ( carrots ) not washed prior to preparation in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Employees stopped and washed carrots
Jun 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on plates on food preparation area in kitchen 6 live roaches inside gasket in reach in cooler in cook line 1 live roach on freezer by the door to dining area
Food manager certification expired. - no other certified food manager A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lin Hui 6/6/2019 expired 6/6/24
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in the kitchen. Observed a Brillo inside hand wash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to door to the dining area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door next to cooler freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under food preparation table in kitchen 1 dead roach on the floor by freezer next to door to the dining area 1 dead roach on the floor by ice machine 10 dead roaches on the floor by triple sink and dishwasher machine in the kitchen 1 dead roach inside gasket in freezer by door to the dining area 1 dead roach on the floor by the entry way
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in stove door handle
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area No hand wash sign in men's room
Raw fruits/vegetables ( carrots ) not washed prior to preparation in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Employees stopped and washed carrots
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer chest in kitchen - employee changed to food grade bag
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked duck in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a walk in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - egg rolls, spring rolls, fried chicken at cook line - manager placed time sticker on container
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in dining area storage area not inverted or stored in a protected manner - manager covered plates
Food ( bag of onions) stored on floor in storage area by exit -manager relocated onions
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager - heavily soiled handles of microwave at cook line - employee cleaned exterior of microwave Corrected on site
Stored food not covered. - Uncovered cooked duck, sauce and cut onions in walk in cooler. Reviewed food storage with manager - employee covered food
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.employee changed solution- 100 ppm chlorine
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.25 ppm chlorine at bar - manager changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone by back door.For reporting purposes only
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