RESIDENCE INN CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN
940 COURT ST, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-562-5400
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets at 62 F in insulated holder at buffet less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded butter packets and added butter to time as a public health control list
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016050907 | Oct 10, 2016 | Jan 12, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
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. Employees signed agreement during this inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Employee changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine ( bottle of rubbing alcohol ) improperly stored next to clean bowls in storage room. Manager relocated bottle
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets at 62 F in insulated holder at buffet less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded butter packets and added butter to time as a public health control list
Food ( box of individual half and half ) stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated food.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese, containers of salsa, toppings to include brown sugar, pumpkin seeds in containers without hinged lids. Reviewed with manager.
Raw animal food ( raw bacon) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked eggs) in small cooler under warmer. Reviewed with manager. Employee rearranged food.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food at breakfast bar. Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager discarded.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Garbage disposal leaving. Maintenance service scheduled for this day.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 - manager changed sanitizer- recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Raw animal food ( raw bacon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked eggs ) in small cooler next to oven in back kitchen- manager rearranged food
Food ( box of coconut milk ) stored on floor in storage room - manager relocated milk.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of right side of dishwasher Employee cleaned debris off machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting in dishwasher area with deep groove cut marks.
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