KELLIS CATERING & EVENTS
1421 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-365-9294
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef patties 44F. Operator took temperatures at 9:30am. Operator placed into freezer for rapid chill. Second temperature 34F
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015019325 | Mar 30, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Discussed the need to keep paper towels available at all times. Operator replenished paper towels at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container used as scoop in sugar, panko and cornstarch in dry storage room.
Employee preparing chicken at grill with no beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated with grease.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris around sauce pumps.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle and towels stored in hand wash sink behind bar. Bartender removed items from sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board behind the bar has cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind the bar were stacked before they were completely dry. Discussed the need to let dishes and utensils air dry completely before they are stacked.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener accumulated with black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multi-colored cutting boards under prep table grooved.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 46F cold hold. Cheese shredded 45F cold hold, pasta salad 45F cold hold, pico 45F cold hold. Foods were moved to refrigerator prior to opening less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved all foods to an alternate unit until the cooler can be repaired. Repairman already in the building.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook used Cell phone, changed gloves but no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 46F cold hold. Cheese shredded 45F cold hold, pasta salad 45F cold hold, pico 45F cold hold. Foods were moved to refrigerator prior to opening less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved all foods to an alternate unit until the cooler can be repaired. Repairman already in the building.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener spiked with dried up food debris. Employee washed can opener.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit not observed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 49F cold hold, second temperature 47F cooling. Tomatoes in refrigerated unit in a plastic food container that has a strainer at the bottom. All other items in unit at proper temperature. Discussed the need to store food at a minimum temperature of 41F. Discussed the possibility of of keeping lid closed or consider removing strainer that holds the tomatoes above the bottom of the pan. Operator closed lid to unit
Stored food not covered. Containers of chicken stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered chicken
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor fan with dust accumulation in kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - clean pans on shell in dry storage room. Reviewed with manager. Manager inverted pans.Corrected on site -Chill stick stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had chill stick cleaned and sanitized then properly stored
Food ( plastic bottles of water ) stored on floor in storage area near office
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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Lactic acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink 270/452ppm. Operator corrected to 700/1875
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef patties 44F. Operator took temperatures at 9:30am. Operator placed into freezer for rapid chill. Second temperature 34F
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In bar 3 compartment sink lactic acid 848/2258 ppm. Operator refilled 3 compartment sink, now 700/1875ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Surrounding area behind soda nozzles accumulated with dust. Microwave accumulated with food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in bar area. Operator refilled
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food with no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broken
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings in walk in cooler. Manager covered.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked green beans in warmer at 125 F, cooked rice 112 F under 15 minutes -manager reheated beans to 170 F cooked rice, 163 F cooked beans
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kelli's CFM expired 1/2023 - scheduled training for 2/26/24 - Rose CFM present
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on top area of reach in cooler in kitchen -manager discarded drink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager food storage
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on microwave on line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dish washer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door cooler in server alley.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4058 TAMPA RD STE 2, Oldsmar — this licence has since moved.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dish washer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching Mac n cheese product.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Recently hired employees. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table near walk-in cooler. Employee removed phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers gaskets on doors in kitchen.
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