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INN ON THE GULF REST

6330 CLARK AVE, Hudson FL 34667 · 727.868.5623

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6100729
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
OCT 24
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The operator moved the knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers by the dishwasher area have old labels on them.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 23, 2026□ 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface: Soda gun at the bar is soiled with mold-like substance and inside the reach in cooler by the cook line is soiled with food debris. The operator clean the soda gun and reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Michael M. expired 8/2025.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles by the bar area not labeled. The operator labeled the two bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 3 containers wet nesting in the storage cabinet. The operator moved the 3 containers to the dishwasher area to be rewashed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing toxic chemicals stored near warewashing area without label. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0 ppm in bar area. Operator contacted repair company to service machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored over opened bag of ravioli in reach-in cooler across from salad cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed thawed Mahi Mahi stored in walk-in cooler still in sealed vacuum packaging. Discussed with operator. Operator removed from service. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in bar blocked by a blender. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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. Observed thawed Mahi Mahi stored in walk-in cooler still in sealed vacuum packaging. Discussed with operator. Operator removed from service. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers over raw fish in reach-in cooler off cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink off warewashing area off cook line. Operator replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat cheese in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. All employees certificates through SafeStaff expired on 01/2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.