HONEY BUNNY BISTRO
1732 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 7274412644
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020034201 | Jul 6, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 75 F on the counter for less than 30 minutes. Manager placed butter packets in the freezer for a quick chill down recheck 41 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish washing area. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Reviewed hand wash sinks must be fully stocked.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager reviewed information with new employee and signed the reporting agreement during inspection
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the counters in kitchen. Manager placed towels in wiping bucket
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter at 48 F, Swiss cheese 47 F in reach in cooler in back kitchen. Person in charge moved cheese and butter to another reach in cooler. Person in charge adjusted to cooler setting of cooler
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 opened previous day in double door cooler. Employee labeled milk
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pipes stored inside hand wash sink in dish washing area. Person in charge removed items. Reviewed hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks must always be stocked
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jon working over 60 days has no proof of food handler training
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom and customer women's restroom
Ice buildup in double door reach-in freezer in kitchen
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then touch clean utensils and single-serve plate without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Three raw shell eggs are cracked in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator voluntarily discard items. Stop sale not warranted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in warewashing area.
Apr 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michelle hired over a year. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager handwashing sinks must be stocked at all times. Manager added soap to dispenser.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michelle hired over a year. Reviewed with manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( turkey,rice pudding, meatloaf) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reviewed with manager. Manager dated marked food.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in freezer. Manager placed food in container labeled employee food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler in storage area. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 shells eggs cracked in the eggs container. Employee removed and threw in the garbage
Food-contact surface, can opener soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink in the kitchen for other purposes, stacked dirty pans and equipment. Employee removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pooched eggs on the menu not marked with consumer advisory. Employee marked the pooched eggs on the menu,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips to monitor chlorine levels
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwasher machine. Operator placed paper towels inside the dispenser
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in reach in cooler lasagna, half and half and meatloaf not dated.employee dated.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in ice machine room on the floor outside of the kitchen back parking area. Manager removed and sanitized the area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse in front counter area next to plates. Employee removed purse and placed it in proper area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen and ice machine room soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside of flour container, scoop handle touching flour
Open dumpster lid.Manager closed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Some food in containers not labeled white powder like sugar
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 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. Changed container. Now 100 ppm.
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. Butter 78f, put on grill for reheat.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey breast.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - eggs Benedict, poached eggs on menu
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - eggs Benedict, poached eggs on menu
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
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.