CLEARWATER YACHT CLUB
830 BAYWAY BLVD, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · 727 447 6000
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked meatballs dated 7/21/2025, discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 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. Glass washer 0 ppm. Wrong sanitizer (quat) used for machine. Won't feed chlorine. Repair called.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Bolognese sauce.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink. Bar.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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, container empty. Changed container now 100 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara dated 12/27/2026 found in walk in cooler. Discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara dated 12/27/2026 found in walk in cooler. Discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left inside wall of bin.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream tub not covered.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked meatballs dated 7/21/2025, discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked meatballs dated 7/21/2025, discarded. All three breading containers contaminated due to no covers. All discarded.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Addressed date marking after pulling cooked food from freezer for thawing purposes and shelf life.
Stored food not covered. All three breading containers contaminated due to no covers. All discarded.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade plastic containers used for flour storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.Soda gun nozzle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Ran 3 cycles 0 ppm. Primed hose now 100 ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar.
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.
Food stored on floor. Two boxes on floor in walk in freezer.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells eggs over produce. Items moved.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed, printed and posted.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed, printed and posted.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on speed rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the breading reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons in server station.
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.