CLEARWATER GOLF CLUB
525 N BETTY LANE, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-446-9501
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 101 F near grill. Employee reheated butter to 169F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015019384 | Apr 20, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015015916 | Apr 3, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 101 F near grill. Employee reheated butter to 169F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk opened three days previously per cook in walk in cooler. Employee date marked the milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - soiled/ stained cutting board in food prep area. Reviewed with manager
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near ice machine. Employee changed batteries. Paper towels available for use
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized the ice chute
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area. Per employee, cutting boards are on order.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage room -Hole in or other damage to wall near hand wash sinks in kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - clean plates not inverted or protected on shelf opposite ice machine storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music devices on prep table next to food in back kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Rusted drop plate inside ice machine
Food ( box of fries) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated box of fries
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit ( chlorine ) provided when using sanitizer at ware washing machine and wiping cloths.
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. Maria S. Training expired on 3/15/2025
Equipment in poor repair. -Rusted shelving unit with peeled paint near cook line hand wash sink - rusted drop plate inside ice machine
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Used a flashlight to observe area in the back of walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit ( quaternary) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink Reviewed with manager
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Employee put hair net on. ( corrected on site) -Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in bar area storage room
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - employee restroom in break room area. Reviewed with manager
Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface Reviewed with manager.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 120 in pan sitting very close to flat top. Employee put back on stove to heat up retemp 176
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near box soda at bar. Employee chained during inspection
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean utensil stored in between flat top and burner grill. Employee moved
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 chlorine run three times - manager serviced - recheck 100 ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food - reviewed with employee - employee washed hands then put gloves on
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at cook line - employee relocated food
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm chlorine - employee changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine
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.