BONEFISH GRILL #7003
2519 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727.726.1315
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 small flying insects behind the bar near hand wash sink. No cross contamination observed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023022853 | Mar 13, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $500 |
| 3--2022035216 | May 20, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2015008388 | Jan 23, 2015 | Mar 16, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed behind the bar. Staff was unable to catch the fly. I returned to the bar area a second time and witnessed no further activity..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding). Items were in the refrigerated unit for less than 4 hours. Other Items in the unit were 41F or below. Operator replaced foods from back up in walk in cooler. Second temperature at 1:00pm Coleslaw 38F cold holding, unable to get second temperature on cooked mushrooms.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to food and clean equipment. Operator relocated the sanitizer to gain compliance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in back prep area.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Nose stored in hand wash sink behind bar.. operator removed hose.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple grooved cutting boards
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled cook line, prep area, storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Pipes behind equipment heavily soiled with grease,
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Pipes under 3 compartment sink has pipes sitting on the floor making it difficult to properly clean the floor.
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
May 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese for melted cheese appetizer (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding); Coconut aïoli (57F - Cold Holding); Corn Salsa (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese for melted cheese appetizer (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding); Coconut aïoli (57F - Cold Holding); Corn Salsa (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding)
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 small flying insects behind the bar near hand wash sink. No cross contamination observed.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in soiled bus tub on drying rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.prep area in rear of restaurant employee beverage on prep table. Employee relocated the beverage during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler and cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth on prep table in prep area in rear of the kitchen. Discussed the importance of storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle containing oil and some shakers containing food that has been removed from the original container no labeled with common name.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Corrected to 50ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Discussed the importance of storing tongs in a way to prevent the possibility of cross contamination from garbage cans.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William expired 6/22/2024. Manager on duty states he is in the process of renewing his certificate
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment is using lactic acid sanitizer for sanitizer buckets. Operator has test strips that are not expired, but test strips were unable to test the level of sanitization as they were not reading properly.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employees James,Anthony, and Christopher. Operator states that it is in the online system but is unable to show proof at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled with dust. Paint chipping off ceiling vents
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline soiled. Fan soiled with dust in walk in cooler near cookline
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top drawer on cookline: shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. All other items in cooler at proper temperature. Shrimp relocated to walk in cooler. Reach in cooler far right cookline: goat cheese (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (44F - Cold Holding); scallops (44F - Cold Holding) all food items moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Items relocated back to walk in cooler. Right side of flip top cooler on cookline: cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding) Operator states food was moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator had all food on ice and stated they are having issues with that side of the cooler, but ice has melted. No temperatures taken since food was in walk in cooler. Operator refilled ice under food.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William expired 6/22/2024. Manager on duty states he is in the process of renewing his certificate
Food-contact surface stained from food debris. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Buildup of dust behind soda nozzles. Accumulation of grease on grill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by equipment on cookline near walk in cooler. Food particles in sink on cookline and ice dumped in handsink next to dishmachine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment is using lactic acid sanitizer for sanitizer buckets. Operator has test strips that are not expired, but test strips were unable to test the level of sanitization as they were not reading properly.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employees James,Anthony, and Christopher. Operator states that it is in the online system but is unable to show proof at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on drop plate and top walls of ice machine. Operator began cleaning and states they will continue cleaning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled with dust. Paint chipping off ceiling vents
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on floor not inverted.
Food stored on floor. Container of breadcrumbs stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator relocated to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in the middle of cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline soiled. Fan soiled with dust in walk in cooler near cookline
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in between grills on cook line blocked by trash can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line next to grill
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In front of grill
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sink and surface 0ppm, replaced lactic acid 875ppm, DDBSA 70ppm
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups used for portioning on cooks line for sauce and feta.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust-like substance. Line and prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both sinks on cooks line.
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