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BAYCARE BISTRO

2985 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-462-3087

Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats220
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217039
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soiled dispenser area of coffee machine Reviewed with manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface ( can opener ) soiled with food debris. Can opener run through dish machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on shelf on storage rack next to walk in cooler.Reviewed with manager
Basic/16-48-4
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside red top Granola back prep table. Removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/40-06-5
Old labels stuck to multiple food containers after cleaning on drying racks
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Coffee filters not covered in back. Employee covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in rear dry storage closet next to ice machine, replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/02D-03-4

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.