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1901 DREW STREET, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-271-2200

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218059
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolyn Wade completed date on 5/28/21 expired 5/28/26 ServSafe. Eddie Adam's is the current certified food manager
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Carolyn scheduled training Time Extended
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In black triple door cooler sour cream 54F, crab meat 46 F, raw salmon 50 F, salsa 55 F in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Manager discarded food
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pulled pork 55 F, hardboiled eggs 46 F in table top cooler temperatures taken two hours before. Manager moved to freezer for quick chill down recheck : cooked pork 37 F, hardboiled eggs 40 F corrected on site -In black triple door cooler sour cream 54F, crab meat 46 F, raw salmon 50 F, salsa 55 F in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day in this cooler. Stop sale Manager discarded food
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 67 F at steam table manager reheated onions to 176 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumbing pipe detached. No hot or cold water at hand wash sink in dish washing area. Service scheduled by Monday
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolyn Wade completed date on 5/28/21 expired 5/28/26 ServSafe. Eddie Adam's is the current certified food manager
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in kitchen
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in kitchen.
Basic/32-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food ( raw shrimp) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food (cooked vegetables) in double door cooler. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken dated 2/26 in cooler in front line area kitchen. Manager discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken dated 2/26 in cooler in front line area kitchen. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Cooked chicken in double door cooler thawed 2 days previously. Manager date marked food
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table in kitchen. Manager relocated purse
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - wiping bucket stored next to Togo containers on shelf in front line kitchen area. Manager relocated wiping bucket
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink. Manager tightened pipe and placed bucket underneath.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present of Alfredo sauce and cheddar cheese stored on shelves in dry storage area. See stop sale. Manager segregated cans for return
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed peppers. Manager rearranged food.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board stained in front line area and in kitchen storage area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in kitchen. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in customer area
Basic/32-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front line area
Basic/14-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and storage areas
Basic/36-17-5
Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( double door cooler) with food to be served to customers. Manager removed employee drinks from cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface small cooler in kitchen
Basic/14-33-4
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in front line area. Reviewed with manager
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in front line area
Basic/29-20-5
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage areas
Basic/36-30-4
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food ( ground beef) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken ) in glass door cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork bacon. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food. Safe food storage handout emailed to operator.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in double door cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded food
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 78 F. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed utensils from water. Manager moved utensils to triple sink for cleaning.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle maker surface soiled at front counter Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Basic/36-37-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open beverage in reach in cooler, removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Inspector observed induction burner in kitchen next to turbo oven with a frying pan, both covered with grease. No hood system present. Per staff, induction burner used to cook fish and shrimp
/45-04-4
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -- sour cream 50 F - 48 F in reach in cooler overnight in front line area - no temperatures taken this morning - manager discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hardboiled eggs 49 F cooked corn 47 F in table top cold holding unit at front line ( new area) in cold holding unit less than an hour from cooler in kitchen -manager moved food to reach in freezer for quick chill recheck cooked corn 39 F, hardboiled eggs 41 F - Corrected on site - sour cream 50 F - 48 F in reach in cooler overnight in front line area - no temperatures taken this morning - manager discarded sour cream
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Frontline added to include steam table, hot holding unit cold holding unit, tornado oven, table top burner, waffle maker, warming drawers and hand wash sink
Intermediate/51-16-7
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen near opening to new front line area and storage area
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in front line area - manager placed thermometer in unit
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( freezer ) with food to be served to customers. Manager placed drink in a separate container and labeled container
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in storage area - manager labeled spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager placed drink in a container and labeled it employee food
Basic/12B-13-4/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.