BOXER
454 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-221-7794
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
5 Live, small flying insects found in bag in the box storage area. Not landing on any food products.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door will not close. Scraping the floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Glasswaher chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of glass washer for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until glass washer is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Sanitizer and drying agent tubes switched. Correct tube but sanitizer will not prime.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door will not close. Scraping the floor.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of chips stored on floor on cooks line.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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5 Live, small flying insects found in bag in the box storage area. Not landing on any food products.
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. 0 ppm- main dishwasher. Bar dishwasher wrong sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter milk wash 53f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines.
Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroach under single service storage in back area. One dead cockroach behind bag in the box soda tower.
Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers. Debris on floors in prep area back of house. Under soda server soda station.
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets, sack of onions and various frozen foods in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Deli turkey and deli ham stored in non food grade bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server hand wash sink used at dump sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. 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. Ice machine area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine..
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara 108f, black beans 110f, cooked rice 121f, all items reheated to 167f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf of interior stand up cooler in prep area.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Moved to a closer wall, plan review will be consulted, 7 day call back
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs on line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. #10 cans reused for entree prep. All cans now discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine..
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 18 pieces of raw tuna still in cryovac package. Not listed on menu. Item voluntarily removed from operation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75f, butter 80f, 93f, 73f, operators will discarded after 4 hours for today. Operator will keep melted butter on flat top grill at 135f,
Wild bird present inside establishment. Bird has left the building.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 18 pieces of raw tuna still in cryovac package. Not listed on menu. Item voluntarily removed from operation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator using a washed #10 can for food menu presentation. Items removed from operation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area,
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ryan Culley
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food safety first.
Equipment in poor repair. Floors in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in under flat top grill.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fry area. Ceiling tiles stained in cooks area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked taco beef stored with raw steak pieces. Item moved.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked beef on speed rack. Cooked taco beef stored under raw tuna. All items corrected.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ryan Culley
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food safety first.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White discharge plate.
Equipment in poor repair. Floors in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in under flat top grill.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fry area. Ceiling tiles stained in cooks area.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed cut tomatoes placed in unsanitized box.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooks line. Torn gasket on bar cooler. Walk in coolers- both floors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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