PHOLICIOUS
27001 US HWY 19 N STE 9245, Clearwater FL 33761 · 8138177378
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beef in make table unwholesome. Smelled like it was spoiled,
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $515
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053011 | Jul 16, 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 | $440 |
| 3--2018063495 | Nov 19, 2018 | Mar 22, 2019 | $75 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean Sprouts 50F cold hold. Sprouts have been in the u it less than 4 hours, operator iced down for quick cool.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.tiles cracked and broken causing a deep hole in the floor. Will report to mall maintenance.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beef in make table unwholesome. Smelled like it was spoiled,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46F cold hold, rice noodles 44F cold hold Rice noodles 45F cold hold Beef was stop sales due to it being unwholesome. Rice noodles were placed in an alternate cooler until it could be determined if the unit is in good repair. All other foods in unit were at 43F cold hold.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) operator states beef was left out to thaw for 30 minutes. Operator placed ice over beef. Discussed proper thawing methods.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator added a time stamp on the tapioca balls.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Area underneath triple sink soiled.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator states that they are dumping waste water down a pipe that is underneath the three compartment sink.
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) operator states beef was left out to thaw for 30 minutes. Operator placed ice over beef. Discussed proper thawing methods.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator added a time stamp on the tapioca balls.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Area underneath triple sink soiled.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator states that they are dumping waste water down a pipe that is underneath the three compartment sink.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) operator states beef was left out to thaw for 30 minutes. Operator placed ice over beef. Discussed proper thawing methods.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator added a time stamp on the tapioca balls.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator states he is washing dishes with warm water and soap. Operator states they had tablets but ran out. Operator was able to borrow quaternary sanitizer from neighbor.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Area underneath triple sink soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator relocated
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator states that they are dumping waste water down a pipe that is underneath the three compartment sink.
Jul 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs 46f, cooked chicken 47f, found in reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 46f, cooked chicken 47f, found in reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
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.
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.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. AC'd 9/29/2023.
May 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs 46f, cooked chicken 47f, found in reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 46f, cooked chicken 47f, found in reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
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.
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.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. AC'd 9/29/2023.
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of ice accumulation/ soil residues in storage room
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched hair then made drinks without washing hair - discussed proper hand washing with employee - employee then washed hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -rehydrated pasta 47-49 F in reach in cooler held overnight - no temperatures taken today- employee discarded - cut lettuce 50 F in reach in cooler - no temperatures taken today - employee discarded lettuce
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - rehydrated pasts 47-49 F in reach in cooler held overnight - no temperatures taken today - employee discarded - Corrective Action Taken**
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand wash sink blocked by tray with syrup dispenser on top of -employee removed tray - reviewed with employee that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food ( shrimp, cooked vegetables, beef ) stored in undrained ice in top section of cooler - reviewed with employee
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of ice accumulation/ soil residues in storage room
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.