CHOUX-VENUE BAKERY CAFE
2727 ULMERTON RD STE 110, Clearwater FL 33762 · 727-256-2442
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked Chocolate croissants front counter no timestamp. Employee put stamp on
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Back prep cook / baker owner has to explain to her tow to set up three compartment sink during inspection.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine in three compartment sink had quaternary test strips.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Owner went to store to buy.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one certification for front end employees. Two back employee no training records available.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Heavy debris from tea inside right side large back three compartment sink also in front sinks
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on counter back.
Standing water draining water in three-compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Gold chips front counter no label
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Ham and cheese croissant, egg croissant, chocolate croissant. Put out at 12:00 thrown away after 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By wet towels in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.powder for tea under handwashing paper towel. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Box of tea on floor of dry storage.
Stored food not covered. Bag of creamer open in back storage area.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked with drying rack used for coffee. Employee moved
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. Two employees on staff since Dec 2022
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. Employee put soap up front
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Third from left white cooler.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to issue license at inspection due to remodel without updated plans
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/. Business added ice machine on right side of triple sink behind front counter. Soda refrigerator was replaced with two door reach in cooler behind front counter. Two reach in coolers at front counter replaced with glass display cooler. Table top oven added to rear prep room
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles over front counter
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.