PETE & SHORTY'S
2820 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-799-0580
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -88 droppings on shelves behind cook line wall by office door -1 rodent dropping on shelf under heat well on cook line -36 rodent droppings in between wall and walk in cooler -3 rodent droppings on shelf under electrical box next to traps in storage area -5 rodent droppings on floor next to beer cooler in bar
★ 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--2024031972 | May 22, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Manager changed sanitizer container. Recheck 100 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled on food prep table. Manager cleaned slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink at the bar. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
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. expired training for Shawn F, Fidela and Jim expired 2/2026
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chill stick stored in freezer next to boxes in storage area. Chill stick plastic wrapped
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored in cabinet next to coffee in dining area. Employee relocated purse
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Tongs relocated
Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone- class K. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw turkey burgers in pan with Bread, manager moved the item and discarded bread.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ingredients used in the bar stored at the hand sink.reviewed with manager
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand sink in bar area, employee placed paper towels in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine, manager cleaned the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drinks on table, employee removed drinks.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while prepping and cooking food on cooks line, employee removed food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed small reach in cooler on cooks line with a rusty pitted lid.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooded paddle used to stir chill in poor condition. Discussed with owner the importance of using the correct tool.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler adjacent to the grill.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed one fryer basket with detached metal in poor repair.Manager removed from service.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products is not working. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures Reviewed with manager.
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. Fidela's Training expired 3/2025. Reviewed with manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Food ( bucket of pickles ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - boxes of soda on floor in office.Manager relocated bucket and boxes
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment -cooler and freezer. Manager relocated knives -In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook relocated tongs.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned dropped plate
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored with boxes of ketchup packets in order station in dining area. Manager relocated items
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in back storage area. Reviewed with manager
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Manager relocated scoop
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded bottle of water
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. 10 pieces of grouper. Manager discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone near spices on rack. Employee moved
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp behind cook line. Employee took water out
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In-between deli cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Inside Cole slaw employee moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris gaskets at reach in cooler near microwave
May 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -88 droppings on shelves behind cook line wall by office door -1 rodent dropping on shelf under heat well on cook line -36 rodent droppings in between wall and walk in cooler -3 rodent droppings on shelf under electrical box next to traps in storage area -5 rodent droppings on floor next to beer cooler in bar
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dish machine used to fill buckets
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager began cleaning during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs, corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins over triple sink
Open dumpster lid.
Unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area. Drink ice at soda machine not protected at entrance to bar, covered
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Storage room
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line under flat top grill.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
One hood filter missing baffles.
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.