BUSY BEE DINER LLC
2552 SUNSET POINT RD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-796-2879
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025043596 | Feb 19, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 chlorine. Run three times. Manager scheduled service this day
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Food ( containers of toppings and Bavarian créme) stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager relocated food
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers in the front line area. Employee discarded open bottle of water
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( precooked sausage and beef ) in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in double glass door cooler in front counter area. Cook discarded seafood.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in double glass door cooler in front counter area. Cook discarded seafood.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( head of lettuce ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( washed tomatoes) in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine at cook line. Cook changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
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
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat food in walk in cooler, employee moved the produce as requested.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being cooled by nonapproved method Gyro cone was not sliced and fully cooked before cooling. Employee stated he wrapped and cooled the cone in the refrigerator overnight. Reviewed with manager and employees the importance of safe handling of Gyro, Manager discarded cone.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method Gyro cone was not sliced and fully cooked before cooling. Employee stated he wrapped and cooled the cone in the refrigerator overnight. Reviewed with manager and employees the importance of safe handling of Gyro, Manager discarded cone.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mixer moved to front counter and ice machine located to dishwasher area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat food in walk in without date and label, manager had employee date and label items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing Employee handwashing sign in Men's bathroom, manager created a sign and placed it on the bathroom wall.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line, Manager raised the bucket off the fools on to a crate.
Jun 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands at front cook line. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
Raw animal food ( raw ground beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut avocados and subs ) in glass door cooler in front counter area. Manager rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - white American cheese 57 F, yellow American 57 F, provolone cheese 54 F. Manager placed cheese in freezer for quick chill down. Temperatures taken this morning Recheck American cheese 42 F, provolone cheese 38 F, yellow American 45 F
Plans submitted but not approved. Additional information has been requested to operator by the plan reviewer. Reviewed with operator to contact the plan reviewer to provide information to move through for plan review approval. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back kitchen area. Employee labeled spray bottle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket, phone and keys next to single service lids on table opposite can storage in front counter area. Manager relocated items
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at front cook line. Manager discarded beverage
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine. Manager changed solution. Recheck 50 ppm chlorine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name war dish machine. Employee labeled bulk container of sugar
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New toaster with hood in front counter area, gyro spin added at cook line, relocation of equipment in back kitchen
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili at steam table 95 F at steam table reheated from stove. Cook reheated chili to 172 F Reviewed reheating and temperature monitoring of foods with cook
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored Spray bottle cleaner stored near ketchup packets and Spray bottle cleaner in cabinet next to soda boxes in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated spray bottles
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet outside back door
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.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict - poached eggs. Reviewed with manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New toaster with hood in front counter area, gyro spin added at cook line, relocation of equipment in back kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on table opposite slicer and can storage rack in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded contents
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front cook line and back kitchen areas. Reviewed with manager
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Reviewed with manager. Bucket relocated
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over gravy in walk in cooler. Item moved.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice 115f, cooling on prep table. Item put in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
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.