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
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Items moved.
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.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf under glass freezer soiled. In bar.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well next to hand sink exposed to splash from washing hands.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in storage area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream, ice cubes in bar.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Back area next to back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. Server alley Both restrooms
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread garlic/oil 78f, item discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean soup containers stored under paper towel dispenser in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Across from dishwasher.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream balls not covered in stand up freezer.
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