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HOOTERS OF CLEARWATER BEACH

381 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-443-7263

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216851
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings 45f, ice added to product for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015029897May 21, 2015Jul 21, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 raw grouper and 3 raw mahi thawed in cryovac packages. Items discarded.
High priority/01B-13-4
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. 1 raw grouper and 3 raw mahi thawed in cryovac packages. Items discarded.
Basic/06-09-1
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind bar.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer glasses frozen to bottom shelf in reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator switched to chlorine sanitizer.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 4, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in glass freezer behind bar.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hand sink in sauce area.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Two frayed fry baskets. New baskets brought out.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 55f, diced tomatoes 54f, pico 54f, sour cream 53f, all items moved to walk in cooler. All items now 48f, after 20 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Middle metal plate.
Basic/22-20-5
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floors.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe under three comp sink.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Torn gasket on stand up freezer on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 7, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings 45f, ice added to product for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks side of line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and the outside rails.
Basic/22-20-5
Torn gasket on line stand up cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Torn gasket on stand up cooler on line.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50f, shredded cheddar 46f, salsa 49f, single door unit. Raw wings 58f, raw burger 39f, breading station. Coleslaw 47f, potato salad 50f at salad station.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen air vents. Fan cooler covers.
Basic/36-34-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Electronic unit not displaying temp. Now displaying temp after reset.
Basic/05-09-4/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.