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BEN AND JERRYS

409 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-335-3708

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6214945
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow liquid spray bottle hanging on shelf with single serve items.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unreadable label on spray bottle with yellow liquid in it. 3 unlabeled spray bottle in front area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in side room next to mop sink.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of cone display soiled on the bottom.
Basic/23-03-4
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used for portioning candies in back of house containers.
Basic/14-01-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No specific person assigned.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area.
Intermediate/31B-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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle and door front of walk in freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.