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COUNTRYSIDE LANES/ LUCKY'S

27867 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-796-8100

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats278
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6209215
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half dated 4/12 in cooler at bar, operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024046543Jun 18, 2024Sep 25, 2024$200
3--2019062775Sep 27, 2019Jan 17, 2020$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno stored above iced tea. Operator moved sterno during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name
Basic/02D-01-5
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Dish Machine behind bar no drain board. Discussed placing a table or over head drying shelf in place
Basic/16-04-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection 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. 0ppm chlorine. Operator states dishmachine was ran throughout the day and a test strip was not used to make sure the sanitizer was at proper ppm. The sanitizer was empty, but the manager grabbed sanitizer from the other dishmachine in the bar area. Dishmachine ran 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over romaine and dressing in reach in cooler in warewashing area. Operator relocated to bottom of the cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has been cleaned.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Chicken and burgers in reach in freezer uncovered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 48F, Swiss cheese 46F, American cheese 49F, Shredded cheese 49F, Turkey 47F, Cheddar cheese 50F, cut lettuce 51F, Sliced tomatoes 47. Food is held in cooler over night. No temperatures of food were taken today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · In cooler across from grill: Cheddar cheese 44F, Provolone 45F, shredded cheese 46F, raw shell eggs 50F, raw chicken 43F, raw beef 43F, cut lettuce 43F, cut tomatoes 43F Food was moved to cooler 2 hours before temperatures were taken. Operator moved food to freezer for rapid chill Admin Complaint
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table. Operator placed cloth in bucket.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator relocated wiping cloth Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Provolone cheese 48F, Swiss cheese 46F, American cheese 49F, Shredded cheese 49F, Turkey 47F, Cheddar cheese 50F, cut lettuce 51F, Sliced tomatoes 47
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 48F, Swiss cheese 46F, American cheese 49F, Shredded cheese 49F, Turkey 47F, Cheddar cheese 50F, cut lettuce 51F, Sliced tomatoes 47. Food is held in cooler over night. No temperatures of food were taken today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 400ppm quaternary. Operator adjusted bucket, second test 200ppm quaternary
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scouring pads stored in handwash sink next to dish machine. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table. Operator placed cloth in bucket.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage sitting on prep table next to knife and cutting board. Employee beverage on shelf in reach in cooler and is not segregated. Operator discarded both items.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over romaine lettuce in reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Shell eggs over pizza dough, order corrected Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over romaine lettuce in reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half dated 4/12 in cooler at bar, operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half dated 4/12 in cooler at bar, operator discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler across from cook line: sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding), raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding). Cooler became unplugged, items held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl in hand sink on cook line, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind snack bar, removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at front counter, relocated. Plastic utensils over steam table not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with employee proper hand washing - employee removed gloves and washed hands prior to putting new gloves on
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical ( sanitizer tablets ) improperly stored next to mix drinks at bar - manager relocated tablets
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee squeezing water from towels in the hand wash sink at cook line - reviewed hand wash sink is for washing hands only
Intermediate/31A-11-4

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.