FRENCHYS CAFE
41 BAYMONT ST, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · (727)446-3607
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies observed in breading area not landing on food items.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines. Inside white plate.
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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. 0 ppm dishwasher. 0 ppm glass washer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over stone crab claws. Items moved.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with silverware. Items moved.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines. Inside white plate.
Sep 2, 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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Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies observed in breading area not landing on food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 46f, salsa 50f, cooks area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags observed no date when last item used.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee breaded raw shrimp the went to touch sliced cheese. Manager talked to employee regarding importance of hand washing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in Parmesan cheese on cooks line.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo 50f, made on 7/15/2024, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gumbo 50f, made on 7/15/2024, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Men's room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups for portioning.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 51f, raw fish 52f, items found in breading station. Ice added to container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning in mild sauce.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bottle caps, plastic cups on floor next to bar washer.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen stored over customer service area in kitchen. Item moved.
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. Primed line now 100 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle and other cleaning agent stored above clean silverware and plates in kitchen. Items moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. First ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors. First restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above clean silverware and plates in kitchen. Item moved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar top next to glass washer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. First restroom.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Dish hand sink.
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.