ECONO LODGE INN AND SUITES
2061 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-446-8007
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed paper towels at handwash sink
Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor in kitchen. Manager relocated bottles.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable inside cabinet under compartment sinks. Reviewed with manager
Water leaking from pipe under sink. Manager placed a container under the leak and to schedule service this day.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed bug spray from kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen, Reviewed with manager. Manager labeled spray bottle
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Brooms leaning onto shelf next to waffle book in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated brooms
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food ( milk) -manager filled out document.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dishant Patel, Manisha Patel Expired 1/2023
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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food ( milk) -manager filled out document.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator in back kitchen - reviewed with manager
Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor in kitchen
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