CLEAR SKYZ CAFE
490 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-442-3684
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. various quiches 68f,
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019056392 | Sep 24, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | $200 |
| 3--2017035838 | Mar 20, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. various quiches 68f,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 78f,
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash gauge.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. End of cooks line.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Jambalaya sauce 51f, found cooling from 7/20/2025 missed cooling window.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw calamari in end cooler unit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Cobia thawing in sealed package. Items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jambalaya sauce 51f, found cooling from 7/20/2025 missed cooling window.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 49f, server alley. Suggest adding this to Time as a Public health sheet.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes on cooks line 63f, cooked potatoes above oven115f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan not filled out at start of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1/6 pan used for portioning in sugar container.
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. Raw Cobia thawing in sealed package. Items discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored with customers food in side station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. One pack of cigarettes stored on shelving in side station.
Stored food not covered. Ice cube for bar use not covered in walk in freezer.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cream sauce 46f, cream sauce 47f, marinara 51f, found in stand up reach in cooler from night before. Items discarded. Marinara 47f, cream of mushroom soup 58f, found cooling from 3/23/2025 in walk in freezer in 5 gallon container. Missed cooling window, item discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken found in stand up reach in cooler stored over cooked sauces. Item moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream sauce 46f, cream sauce 47f, marinara 51f, found in stand up reach in cooler. Items discarded. Marinara 47f, cream of mushroom soup 58f, found cooling from 3/23/2025 in walk in freezer in 5 gallon container. Missed cooling window, item discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quiche sitting out at 47f, moved to reach in cooler.
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. Raw shells eggs on line. No time mark.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 7 tags observed with no last by date.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour containers.
Food stored on floor. Cooked potatoes stored on floor on cooks line. Items moved to shelf. Cooling sauces from last night found stored on freezer floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Hand for Tongs for ice cubes touching product in bar freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen egg rolls sitting on top of oven thawing. Moved to reach in cooler.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 46f, diced sausage 48f, cooked line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked spinach 98f, reheated to 198f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer. Soda nozzle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Above three compartment sink.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes 50f, cooked on 1/7/2024, missed cooling window. Discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans discarded due to dents on seam.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 50f, marinara 54f, brown gravy 52f, all sitting on top of oven. All moved to walk in cooler.
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. No time mark for any items held on time. Time adjusted from opening.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef 69f, sliced ham 68f, all sitting in hot well, all moved to reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs no date mark.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans discarded due to dents on seam.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner of bar area.
Food stored on floor. Items on floor in walk in freezer, walk in cooler and under storage shelf in prep area. All items picked up.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage on same tray as deli meats. Items moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 47f, pico 48f, cooked mushrooms 47f, feta 48f, diced ham 48f, pizza make table. Ice added to product, repair service on premises. Cooked beef 50f end of line, put in walk in freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli turkey.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer guard. Can opener blade. East Soda gun at bar soiled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on garbage can in fry area. Items removed and taken to dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar equipment at end of bar.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. End of cooks line.
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