BEN AND JERRYS
409 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-335-3708
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow liquid spray bottle hanging on shelf with single serve items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads.
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 of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Zoe.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unreadable label on spray bottle with yellow liquid in it. 3 unlabeled spray bottle in front area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in side room next to mop sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of cone display soiled on the bottom.
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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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used for portioning candies in back of house containers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No specific person assigned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle and door front of walk in freezer soiled.
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.