CAFÉ MASSÉ
1443 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater FL 33764 · 7273480442
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
MAY 24
APR 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023039046 | Jul 13, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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 cooler opposite stove.
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 cooler opposite stove. Person in charge discarded salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 53 F, veal 51 F in reach in cooler under 4 hours at cook line. Employee placed in freezer for quick chill down
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in frontline prep area. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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 cooler opposite stove.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line
Stored food ( scoops of butter )not covered on tray in walk in cooler.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp Feb 1 2024 owner paid during inspection. But would not go through iPad. But wasn't able to provide confirmation number.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. During inspection observed cook at cook line put gloves on without washing hands and started opening a bag and touched plantains. Educated employee employee washed hands changed gloves.
Food stored in undrained ice. During inspection observed salmon in undrained ice in reach in stand alone fridge. Educated took all ice out.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-24
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice in reach in fridge date mark 2-2 management thew away.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in reach in fridge cold holding at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Manger thew away.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Hand washing sink no paper towel. Manager replaced
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back ice machine.
very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Sep 14, 2023Call 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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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.
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.