GROUNDED BY FOOD
1188 KAPP DR, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-437-9102
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 47f, feta 46f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026029802 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sinks in women's restrooms not getting hot water. Temped 80F.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw dressing homemade with garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); rum sauce with butter (54F - Cold Holding) In top compartment of reach in salad cooler on prep line. Operator says they've been having issues with this unit and new one is on the way. All items were stored in this cooler overnight, nothing taken out today. Issued stop sale for all items on top compartment. Bottom compartment temped fine. Operator discarded all TCS foods, filled upper compartment with ice water and replaced TCS food items with new. All temped 41F and below at the end of my inspection.
Interior of ovens in kitchen have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in beer cooler behind bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on hand wash sink by ice machine cannot be fully turned off and is constantly running water.
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without hand wash between. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves changing procedures with operator.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to engage in food preparation, labeling and storing herbs. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves changing procedures with operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw dressing homemade with garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); rum sauce with butter (54F - Cold Holding) In top compartment of reach in salad cooler on prep line. Operator says they've been having issues with this unit and new one is on the way. All items were stored in this cooler overnight, nothing taken out today. Issued stop sale for all temperature control for safety food items on top compartment.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw dressing homemade with garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); rum sauce with butter (54F - Cold Holding) In top compartment of reach in salad cooler on prep line. Operator says they've been having issues with this unit and new one is on the way. All items were stored in this cooler overnight, nothing taken out today. Issued stop sale for all items on top compartment. Bottom compartment temped fine.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sinks in women's restrooms not getting hot water. Temped 80F.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw dressing homemade with garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); rum sauce with butter (54F - Cold Holding) In top compartment of reach in salad cooler on prep line. Operator says they've been having issues with this unit and new one is on the way. All items were stored in this cooler overnight, nothing taken out today. Issued stop sale for all items on top compartment. Bottom compartment temped fine. Operator discarded all TCS foods, filled upper compartment with ice water and replaced TCS food items with new. All temped 41F and below at the end of my inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind bar. Operator moved scoop to store with handle above ice.
Interior of ovens in kitchen have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in beer cooler behind bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on hand wash sink by ice machine cannot be fully turned off and is constantly running water.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Crab dip dated 11/11 inside reach-in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (32) portions of mahi thawed in commercial packaging with printed instructions.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature taken at 2:20 PM Cod 50F 2:20 PM Shrimp 49 2:20 PM at fry station. Imperial topping (shrimp scallops) 47F inside reach-in cooler across from line. Items were placed on ice. Re-temp taken at 2:42PM. Cod 45F Shrimp 43F Imperial topping (shrimp scallops) 43F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at dish pit with no paper towels. Manager provided.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (32) portions of mahi thawed in commercial packaging with printed instructions.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in cooler at fish fry station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on equipment door. Items removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with visible food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler at fish fry station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager utilized a double bucket method.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Manager touched tofu with barehands. Reviewed with manager. Manager washed hands and put gloves on.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 47f, feta 46f
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 shrimp on cook line reach in cooler next to fryers. Manager separated items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon dip (47F - Cold Holding); Brussel sprouts (49F - Cold Holding) salmon dip 32F- Brussels sprouts31F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Color, white cutting boards soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not identified. Manager identified spray bottles chemicals
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 47f breading station, ice added to product. Now 42f.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicole Keeney 4/25/19, Tyler Cordasco 1/21/2022, Craig Carman 3/6/2024
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 can Salad cut medallion palm hearts b. 51oz can of chopped wild clams
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink in expo area. Operator replaced battery. Paper towel dispenser is operational.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside chimichurri sauce in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean plates and glasses stored next to hand wash sink at bar not protected from splash. Operetta removed items.
Cutting boards on top of reach-in coolers located near cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 can Salas cut medallion palm hearts b. 51oz can of chopped wild clams
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf in warewashing area are wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf containing chemicals bear mop sink is rusted.
Floor underneath prep table on cooks line covered with standing water.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer door.
Old labels stuck to food containers located on shelf in warewashing area after cleaning. Operator removed labels from pan cleaned and sanitized pans.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line in front of fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand-alone refrigerator on cooks line next to oven shelves have rust.
Reach-in coolers located near cooks line and in front of fat-fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Stand-alone refrigerator interior soiled next to oven on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons, oranges, pineapples, olives, lemons, and blackberries at bar not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Macadamia nuts stored on bottom shelf of prep table removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled item.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2408 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took drink then back to work touching single service. Educated employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pesticide strip in kitchen on top of electrical panel.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar area soiled with mold like substance. Tomato slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand sink waitress area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have cut marks on line in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Tongs handles broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in cooler at bar area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack containers on shelf in dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer ice buildup. Reach-in freezer on line ice buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back kitchen area soiled with food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gasket in reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Lime slicer at bar area soiled with food debris. Soda lines soiled with food debris over ice at bar area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup not properly inverted. Manager inverted correctly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in walk-in. Employee moved sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers with white power in prep area not labeled. Manager labeled containers.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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