Eat SafelyIn Florida

BLESSED CUP

483 MANDALAY AVE STE 200, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-858-9526

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217700
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit., Butter 70f, cream cheese 64f,
High priority/03A-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019002738Dec 3, 2018Apr 24, 2019$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Waters, Nick Apostolu no certification present.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · No certificate available at time of callback. Nick Apostolu Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing in prep area. Ceiling tiles must be put back.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Time Extended
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Waters, Nick Apostolu no certification present.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit available but using quaternary for sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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
Ceiling tile missing in prep area. Ceiling tiles must be put back.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Back prep area.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit., Butter 70f, cream cheese 64f,
High priority/03A-02-5
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
Ceiling tile missing. Back prep area.
Basic/36-36-4
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Aug 14, 2023 · Time Extended

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.