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MANDALAY PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND LOUNGE

476 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-754-1757

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216775
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Items moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Warmer next to hand wash sink in kitchen not protected from hand wash water when getting paper towels. Splash guard needed.
Basic/08B-36-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf under glass freezer soiled. In bar.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 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. Cooked fettuccine Cooked meatballs Cooked cavatappi Cooked papadelli All date marked 10/28/2025
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked fettuccine Cooked meatballs Cooked cavatappi Cooked papadelli All date marked 10/28/2025
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream, milk in server station.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well next to hand sink exposed to splash from washing hands.
Basic/08B-36-4
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over seafood.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Ice cream, ice cubes in bar.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Back area next to back door.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. Server alley Both restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. 0 ppm empty container changed. Now 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean soup containers stored under paper towel dispenser in kitchen.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Across from dishwasher.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Ice cream balls not covered in stand up freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.