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PICKLES PLUS

2530 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-725-3325

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6212650
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Oppm corrected to 50ppm
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled containers during inspection
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 5, 2026Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crossiants stored in a thank you Togo bag in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Operator had employee wrap crossiants during inspection.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Dust behind soda nozzles at soda fountain station
Intermediate/22-02-4
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Consumer advisory with asterisk is on menu, but there is no asterisk next to poached eggs. Operator put asterisks next to poached eggs on all menus.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located on corner of drop plate. Operator began cleaning drop plate.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In warewashing area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster is shared between multiple businesses and restaurants in plaza.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping bucket stored on prep table. Operator relocated sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Togo boxes are being stored on cart outdoors in patio area. Operator brought to go containers indoors
Basic/25-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Soups were placed in walk In freezer for cooling yesterday and left over night. No lids were placed on soups in the morning. Operator covered soups.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm. Operator added chlorine to bucket. Second test 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over roast beef, order corrected
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor near rear door, relocated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, remade bucket 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over hollandaise. Item moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation

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.