BAYCARE BISTRO
2985 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-462-3087
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 5 visits since May 2024
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked potatoes 110 F in warmer in front line area. Manager reheated potatoes to 202 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soiled dispenser area of coffee machine Reviewed with manager.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit next to front line hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated thermometer to the warmed interior area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored in room temperatures ice cubes in front line area. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed knives to pan
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food-contact surface ( can opener ) soiled with food debris. Can opener run through dish machine
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 training for two employees hired over 60 days
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on shelf on storage rack next to walk in cooler.Reviewed with manager
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside red top Granola back prep table. Removed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on back prep table
Old labels stuck to multiple food containers after cleaning on drying racks
Stored food not covered. Coffee filters not covered in back. Employee covered during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in rear dry storage closet next to ice machine, replaced
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items packaged on site containing time/temperature control for safety foods missing name and address on label. Discussed proper procedures with manager
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.