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BELLEAIR TOWERS

1100 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-581-6540

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6209007
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager. Per manager, license in process of renewal.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017021084Apr 14, 2017May 11, 2017$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding) first temp 9:38, placed in reach in freezer, second temp 41F at 10:10.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Troy Buchanan no renewal since last inspection.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent over double stacked oven soiled with dust and grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee located next to clean plates by steam table. Operator relocated.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tapioca Pudding can dented.
High priority/01B-01-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Troy Buchanan expired August 2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler. Operator placed ambient thermometer on shelf.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager. Per manager, license in process of renewal.
High priority/50-17-3
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice cubes in hand wash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 116-122F at steam table - manager reheated sausage on grill - recheck 172 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed with manager
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting on cook line steam table.
Basic/14-09-4

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.