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MR. SHISH KABOB

27001 US HWY 19 N., Clearwater FL 33761 · 954-214-2457

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeTemporary Event Vendor
Licence6218095
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
MAR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with manager.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 326 1 AVE N, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with manager.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink next to dish machine. Discussed with manager.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink next to dish machine. Discussed with manager.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in prep area with 2 reach in coolers. Discussed with manager.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 326 1 AVE N, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front prep room.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted for protection.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach carcass behind bar. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens in kitchen have built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in front prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on bar is missing from its designated location.
/45-05-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 326 1 AVE N, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted for protection.
Basic/24-05-4
Dead rodent present. 1 dead fly on rear wall of bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in prep area has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

Recorded at 326 1 AVE N, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Aug 3, 2023 · No Certified Food Manager at this callback inspection report. Admin Complaint

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.