PRELUDE SPORTS BAR
528 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater FL 33755
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 8 visits since July 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.
DEC 23
MAY 24
APR 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072993 | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $480 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above washed cilantro in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved raw shell eggs below cilantro.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From top of reach-in cooler at 6:05pm. Operator placed item in ice bath. Rechecked temp a. buttermilk (62F - Cold Holding) 47f
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 near walk-in cooler. Operator provided paper towels.
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No proof provided that two recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercooked hamburgers no Consumer Advisory. Operator printed and posted Consumer Advisory in bar area.
Spray bottle on drainboard in warewashing area containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle bleach.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin located near walk-in cooler soiled with brown substance.
Carbon dioxide tanks located near walk-in cooler not adequately secured.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine in the process of being repaired. Three-compartment sink is setup. Tested quaternary sanitizing reading 200ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed phone. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing cutting board.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
Jun 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area, handwashing sink and ice bin at bar, triple sink in back room and two restrooms
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Employee bathroom facility not clean.
Apr 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area, handwashing sink and ice bin at bar, triple sink in back room and two restrooms
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager
Employee bathroom facility not clean.
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority11 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Reviewed with manager handwashing requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 47 F, seasoned milk 45 F in cooler opposite fryer. Employee put food on ice and placed in freezer for quick chill down. Recheck
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Manager unable to provide water at hand wash sink - hand wash sink out of order( taped of hand wash sinks and water disconnected ) by ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer inside Cigar Lounge hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing wash sinks are for washing hands only
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line area. No paper towels in employee restroom and Cigar lounge. Manager placed paper towels at Cigar Lounge hand wash sink
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/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area, handwashing sink and ice bin at bar, triple sink in back room and two restrooms
No proof provided that some 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 soap provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink at server station No soap in employee restroom. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at Prelude Bar and Cigar Lounge
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand wash sink not not attached to the wall in employee restroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at Cigar Lounge
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
Employee bathroom facility not clean.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station and Cigar bar hand wash sinks
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with employee. Employee washed onions and returned to cutting onions
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar. Employee moved straws to the back of bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged food
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs on both ladies and men's restrooms. Operator filled paper towel dispenser
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back room. Discussed with operator the need to keep the interior of the ice machine free of mold like substance and debris.
Bathroom facility not clean. Employees bathroom by the back exit door vanity soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured/chained down
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by entrance to double door entrance to the kitchen 1 dead roach by the hand wash sink in the kitchen 1 dead roach by the shelf holding utensils by the kitchen 1 dead roach by the storage freezer by the corner hand wash sink 3 dead roaches under mop sink near the wal in cooler 2 dead. roaches inside the employee s bathroom Operator disposed of roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice bucket not inverted and contains some stored water inside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area and storage areas under and behind equipment.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in kitchen, sodas in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food to be a minimum of 6" inches off the floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by the back door has holes
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on stove door handle.Operator removed tongs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in hand wash sink by the corner of kitchen
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employees belongings in bar area two purses and sunglasses next serving trays and service single utensils
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Near back door.
Plumbing system in disrepair. No water going to prep sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single advice stored on the floor near cook line.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed wires in the kitchen by back door exit
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in back room by employee bathroom pipe leaking
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding food removed from its original container no labeled with common name.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine -run twice - manager provided service - recheck twice 100 ppm
Raw animal food ( raw chicken, raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat ( cheese ) food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with employee
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 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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen and bar
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar - employee relocated ice scoop
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near brewer in kitchen
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine area Priority: Basic
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing kitchen Priority: Basic
Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Priority: Basic
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.