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HABIT BURGER GRILL

4855 E BAY DR, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-387-0404

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218462
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to dry storage, not landing on food contact surfaces
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Emailed reporting agreement to operator for new hires. Operator had new employee fill out agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink sensor not working on handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink and near front counter. Other sinks accessible on cook line and near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle on cookline not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to dry storage, not landing on food contact surfaces
High priority/35A-02-7
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink inoperable next to triple sink, manager has water turned off and waiting on repairs. A second functioning hand wash sink is located directly next to the other sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine leaking from bottom.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under back ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. During inspection observed prep cook in back cutting onions before washing.educated. Discarded 12 onions.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Small stand alone near fryers
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee put on single service glove picked up raw burger took single service glove off then touched handle of spatula for french fries and cooked burgers without hand washing. Educate management and document on the hand washing
High priority/12A-12-4
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed Hand wash sink across from three compartment sink was not working properly low water pressure. Manager turned water pressure up.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oil at cook line manger label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted management inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not labeled. Manager labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.