JIMMY'S ISLAND GRILL
40 DEVON DR, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-601-4426
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2025
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw dated 12/24/25, items discarded.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kelly Lux General Manager
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kelly Lux. General Manager
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 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. Deli pork dated 8/4/2026 Deli ham dated 8/6/2026 Items discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 raw tuna 6 raw mahi 4 raw cod All items found to be thawed and still in unopened cryovac package. Items discarded. Deli pork dated 8/4/2026 Deli ham dated 8/6/2026 Items discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh cut garlic 77f, Cooked chicken 53f, cooked onions 53f, cooked meatballs 55f, all in top of two door cooling unit on cooks line. Discussed ways to keep products cold with line cook. Items moved to freezer for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon pitcher stored in line hand sink. Item moved.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kelly Lux General Manager
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kelly Lux. General Manager
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station, cooks line next to stand up freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in double door cooler on line no date mark.
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. See stop sale. 1 raw tuna 6 raw mahi 4 raw cod All items found to be thawed and still in unopened cryovac package. Items discarded.
Food stored on floor. 2 boxes food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe under the ice bin in the bar.
Mar 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Coleslaw dated 12/24/25, items discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Coleslaw dated 12/24/25, items discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Jan 13, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw dated 12/24/25, items discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Coleslaw dated 12/24/25, items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled-middle bar gun.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chowder, Cooked ribs.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun, fist soda gun walking into bar.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Server station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
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.