DAYS INN CLEARWATER CENTRAL
2940 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-799-0100
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 0 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without sanitizing. Reviewed with employee. Sanitizer changed. Triple sink set up correctly. 200 ppm quaternary. Dishes moved to wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - yogurt 47 F inside reach in cooler under 3 hours at self service area. Employee moved yogurt to reach in freezer for quick chill down
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Jacket stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed jacket from sink. Reviewed hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be available at all times
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. Adelina hired approximately 4 months previously per front desk clerk.
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.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at self service area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in back kitchen storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on shelf near brewers in back kitchen area
Apr 21, 2025□ 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near grease trap. Reviewed with person in charge.
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. Reviewed with person in charge.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back kitchen hand wash sink. Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink
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. Reviewed with person in charge. Person in charge reviewed the employee health agreement with employee. Employee signed agreement
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near grease trap. Reviewed with person in charge.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in refrigerator at buffet and in storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Reviewed with person in charge
Single-service articles ( bowls) not inverted or protected from contamination at buffet. Employee inverted bowls.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at buffet. Employee rearranged plastic ware with hands up so only handles are touched at the buffet.
May 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on self service coffee dispensers soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Staff unable to locate or provide proof of CFM.
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. Staff unable to locate or provide proof of food handler training
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on self service coffee dispensers soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Staff unable to locate or provide proof of CFM.
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. Staff unable to locate or provide proof of food handler training
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at buffet counter
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle in kitchen
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.