JEROME'S CAFE & BAKERY
2475 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-474-6313
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Reviewed with manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control ( Croissants) to hold time/temperature control for safety food at the front counter area
Glass door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 82 F on cook line prep table
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in freezer.
Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food (precooked meat ) in double door cooler at cook line area.
Toxic substance/chemical ( Lysol spray ) improperly stored on top of ice machine next to container with ice scoop). Manager relocated spray bottle
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. SafeStaff food handler training expired for Jasmine on 1/05/26, Leslie on 1/05/26
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between cutting board and cooler top. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated knives
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food ( Shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cake) double door cooler. Manager rearranged food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ham and beef in double door cooler. - containers of cooked ham in single door cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager date labeled food
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water 78 F near reach in cooler in food prep area. Reviewed with manager. Utensils removed from water
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Reviewed with manager.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front line area. Reviewed with manager
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near office. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler, order corrected
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crepe utensil in 79F water, removed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee used printer then return to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed with manager. Employee then washed hands properly.
One Dented can present on back kitchen storage shelf. Manager segregated can for return. See stop sale.
Raw animal food ( packaged salmon) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cheese) in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham sliced and cut in reach in cooler. Manager date marked the ham
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.on menus. Manager printed new menus with consumer advisory during inspection. Manager placed asterisk next to salmon on wall menu board with consumer advisory asterisk.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in women's restroom. Water run for two minutes 76 F Reviewed with manager.
Damaged food ( dented can of pears ) not properly segregated in back kitchen storage area. Manager serrated can for return.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at crepe making station. Manager removed utensil from water to another container.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in dishwashing area
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 82 F on counter - manager placed on counter for 1 hour - manager relocated butter to reach in freezer for quick chill down recheck 20 minutes later 35 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lubricant spray stored on shelf above freezer chest in back storage area - manager relocated spray
No proof provided for some employees 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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charging cords stored on top of canned goods and bag of flour in dry storage area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front line area
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back storage area
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.