MUGS JR DRIVE THRU GRILL
1972 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-250-0200
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018050397 | Aug 29, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( mahi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler. Manager discarded fish
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/. - food prep added to the walk in cooler without the use of a slicer.
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. Gabriel hired 3 years - preparing drinks, Ruth hired 2 years cooking food have no employee training
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in cook line area. Manager labeled spray bottle
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned the interior of the ice machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner near the ice machine
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( mahi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Manager discarded fish
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food ( bags of ice ) stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager relocated ice
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit ( walk in cooler) in a customer/nonsecure area - outside area. Walk in cooler unlocked. Reviewed with manager to keep the walk in cooler locked. Manager locked the walk in cooler
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 piece of mahi fish inside ROP packaging fully thawed inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.small bowls used for dispensing throughout establishment.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 piece of mahi fish inside ROP packaging fully thawed inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees Gatorade inside left side deli cooler bottom. Employee discarded
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 piece of mahi fish inside ROP packaging fully thawed inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded Priority: High Priority
Observed: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On Site** Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.small bowls used for dispensing throughout establishment. Priority: Basic
Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 piece of mahi fish inside ROP packaging fully thawed inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees Gatorade inside left side deli cooler bottom. Employee discarded Priority: Basic
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing made in house with butter milk 48 F in cooler. Manager placed container of dressing on ice. Recheck 40 F
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.training for Ruth expired. Reviewed with manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line. -Hole in or other damage to wall. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed food from walk in cooler. Discussed designating a container for employee food
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer gaskets torn Reviewed with manager
Food ( box of bacon ) stored on floor in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated box of bacon
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat, medicine,hand lotion and car keys in dry storage shelf above chest freezer next to drive through window. Manager removed items and placed in another area in the back of the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets in the back of the kitchen in disrepair detached from the cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler in the back of the kitcken gaskets soiled
Open dumpster lid.Manager closed the lid.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings holding 110f, reheated to 171f,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic souflee cups used for portioning in pico, pineapple, onions and diced tomatoes.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on and above reach in salad cooler on line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Blue cheese container on floor in outside walk in cooler. Tater tots on floor in inside freezer floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine drain disconnected.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler - reviewed proper food storage with manager - manager rearranged food
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - employee placed towels in dispenser
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled inside mop sink -employee labeled spray bottle
Food ( containers of sauce ) stored on floor in walk in cooler in the back of establishment - manager rearranged food
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in cooler unlocked in outside back area of establishment - manager locked walk in cooler
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.