HOGAN'S HANGOUT
499 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-270-0486
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in ice machine drain in service area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bar glass washer- chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of glass washer for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until glass washer is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip 44f, marinara 44f walk in cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door unit on line reads 70f, unit running at 41f,.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling container of water using hand sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster, lid open.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. 5 packs cooked ribs dated 12/24/2025. Items discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packs cooked ribs dated 12/24/2025. Items discarded. 2 packs Raw tuna thawed in closed cryovac. Items discarded.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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. 2 packs Raw tuna thawed in closed cryovac. Items discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on food items in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back cooks line under equipment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door on line.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Buffalo dip 55f, made on 7/22/25 missed cooling window.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buffalo dip 55f, made on 7/22/25 missed cooling window.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooked line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes 48f, diced ham 47f, reach in units under flat top grill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items removed from line hand sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from grill.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Cooked chicken dated 7/16/2024, discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken dated 7/16/2024, discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 4/1/2024
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used for portioning on cooks line.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Glass cooler under espresso machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from grill.
Torn gasket single reach in cooler across from fryer.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetable soup 50f, sausage Pattie's 50f, mashed potatoes 49f, found on line from last night, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over diced cabbage on cooks line. Item moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Vegetable soup 50f,sausage Pattie's 50f, mashed potatoes 49f,, found on line from last night, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Soufle cup used for scoop on line. Single reach in cooler. Item discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pulled chicken not segregated from customers food. Stored in line cooler.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in storage room.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to line hand sink- left.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in ice machine drain in service area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink on cooks line blocked by gallon pitcher. Item removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 handsinks at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup used to portion Parmesan cheese.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. Item removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back storage room has spilled used grease on floor.
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw oyster.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on Drawer under flat top grill.
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty 78f, item put in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles upstairs. One downstairs.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on Drawer under flat top grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 had wash signs missing at downstairs bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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.