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MICKS PUB

2140 DREW ST STE H, Clearwater FL 33765

Last inspected Apr 14, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6216088
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect inside back door of kitchen. Employee removed dead insect bd sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020003748Dec 9, 2019Feb 21, 2020$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - grease accumulation on press at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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/. Per plans on record, mop sink and ice machine removed from kitchen, ice machine added to bar area, table top press, toaster oven and food cooker added to bar area.
Intermediate/51-16-7
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. Veronica hired over 4 years
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to the person in charge. Consumer advisory posted. Per person in charge, hamburgers are cooked to order
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at bar
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen and bar area
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in back kitchen. Reviewed with person in charge
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Soiled gaskets and door areas on refrigerator
Basic/23-03-4
Refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Basic/29-17-4
The state's own report →
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar not lined with stainless steel
High priority/14-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of sandwich press at bar soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staff present unable to provide proof of training for additional employees during inspection
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets in kitchen
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven at bar soiled
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottle beer cooler behind bar
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in office area next to kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies by trash can next to hand wash sink in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in bar area by game machines not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employee sprayed and killed flies, removed and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · 2 live flies in office area next to kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib outside rear kitchen door.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Vacuum breaker has not been installed as of this inspection report. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither men's or women's restroom doors are self closing and tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not properly secured behind the bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in kitchen has built up food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen left open.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen are soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates in kitchen not inverted for protection.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in outside storage area.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original container and not labeled in kitchen above microwave.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in office area next to kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies by trash can next to hand wash sink in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in bar area by game machines not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employee sprayed and killed flies, removed and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect inside back door of kitchen. Employee removed dead insect bd sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib outside rear kitchen door.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer on floor of bar area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither men's or women's restroom doors are self closing and tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not properly secured behind the bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in kitchen has built up food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen left open.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen are soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates in kitchen not inverted for protection.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in outside storage area.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original container and not labeled in kitchen above microwave.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom
Intermediate/27-16-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Interior of microwave has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on the interior top area
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in back kitchen
Basic/14-55-4

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.