POMPEY SEAFOOD
1423 N BETTYLANE, Clearwater FL 33755
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 44 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath three-compartment sink. Operator eradicated and discarded roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039221 | Apr 17, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2024035683 | May 15, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. Darien Johnson expired 7/27/2025.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked crab.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in back corner near back exterior door. Operator cleaned droppings and sanitized area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pads and towels in handwashing sink at front and back prep area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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. Darien Johnson expired 7/27/2025.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No working toilet in the only bathroom available to employees or customers in the back kitchen area. Employees are using the bathrooms at Champa Cuts Barber Shop or Shop and Save grocery store which are next door businesses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on prep table. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at sink in front prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled shelves at back storage area, soiled inside hand wash sinks, soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe broken to toilet and is unable to flush.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two non-working reach in freezers in kitchen. Per manager freezers are to be discarded.
Apr 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing in front and back kitchen areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
Apr 18, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in floor in front of kitchen hand wash sink -2 live roaches on hinges on no working cooler at cook line - 4 live roaches on the underside of prep table in dish washing area 2 live roaches in floor in dishwashing area
Ceiling tile missing in front and back kitchen areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
One dead roach on floor near hot water heater One dead roach on floor in kitchen. One dead roach on hinge of refrigerator Three dead on floor in dish washing area Reviewed with operator
Apr 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Three live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area inside uncovered trash can -Two live flying insects in dish dish washing area
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.. Manager purchased sanitizer for food contact surfaces
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Operator paid for license during inspection. License is now current
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in floor in front of kitchen hand wash sink -2 live roaches on hinges on no working cooler at cook line - 4 live roaches on the underside of prep table in dish washing area 2 live roaches in floor in dishwashing area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the cook line. Employee put paper towels at hand wash sink
Ceiling tile missing in front and back kitchen areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
One dead roach on floor near hot water heater One dead roach on floor in kitchen. One dead roach on hinge of refrigerator Three dead on floor in dish washing area Reviewed with operator
Refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing in storage room.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near cooks line.
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above celery in refrigerator on cooks line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath three-compartment sink. Operator eradicated and discarded roach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap.
Ceiling tile missing in storage room.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. 1 dead roach on floor near three-compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor behind storage rack in warewashing area. 2 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 dead roach on floor near restrooms. 1 dead roach on floor near rear exit.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near cooks line.
May 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Accumulation of grease on grill surface
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to three comp
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In rear prep areas
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Burnt cigarettes and ash on shelf under front service window
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor next to cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in dirty water in mop bucket
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Silver reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen
microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in front kitchen
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked corn in reach in cooler in storage area- manager rearranged food
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed in the dish washing area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Silver reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen
microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in front kitchen
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.