HIATUS
385 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-441-1110
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 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
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun outside bar.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pool bar dishwasher draining on floor.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Pool bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun outside bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sever single door reach in, milk storage.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pool bar dishwasher draining on floor.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report. For reporting purposes only. Fl 136340, fl 136336, fl 136339, expired 4/3/2025
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Bar glass washer 0 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No current insurance inspector boiler report. For reporting purposes only. Fl 136340, fl 136336, fl 136339, expired 4/3/2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter left out overnight 68f, discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68f, in prep area on rack.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robin Santana Person in charge no manager certification. 3 other certified managers not present.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp- walk in cooler and salad area. Bisque soup-walk in cooler Cooked pasta-walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning in dry rice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on front line and one drink in back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Coconuts on floor and two boxes of food on floor in downstairs walk in cooler and freezer.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl 136340, fl 136336, fl 136339, all expired 4/3/2025
May 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Equipment does not match approved plans for terrace bar. Equipment has been moved.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 110f, cooked turkey links 107f,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chafing fuel stored above clean silverware.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 7 tags observed not dated.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Equipment does not match approved plans for terrace bar. Equipment has been moved.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Pico made on 12/6/2024, discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pico made on 12/6/2024, discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Pool bar washer 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked corn 47f, garlic butter 50f, empanadas 47f, reach in cooler on line, from overnight, items discarded. Butter 75f, from overnight in pastry area. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn 47f, garlic butter 50f, empanadas 47f, reach in cooler on line, from overnight, items discarded. Butter 75f, from overnight in pastry area. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 110f, cooked peppers 115f,
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Operator to post in dining room until added to menu.
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. Chlorine test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pastry area.
Food stored on floor. Items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Refreshment stand.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.