RUDYS FOOD AND MARKET
1698 CLEARWATER LARGO RD, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727.437.8264
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2025
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained at front counter. Discussed with operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in back kitchen and front counter area where food is being served and prepared. Discussed options with operator.
Cutting board at front make table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Deep fryer used in back kitchen area not under a hood system.
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained at front counter. Discussed with operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed requirement with operator Rudy Flores who currently has a food handler training certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink to far left on front line. Operator placed napkins next to sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink to far left on front line.
3 blue Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at kitchen entrance next to soda box rack.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in back kitchen and front counter area where food is being served and prepared. Discussed options with operator.
Cutting board at front make table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to waffle iron at front counter. Operator relocated drink.
Wet wiping cloth on counter next to empanada case not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth from counter.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Deep fryer used in back kitchen area not under a hood system.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above mustard in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two raw shell eggs are cracked in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in reach-in freezer. Operator removed ice scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container in dry-storage shelf. Operator removed scoop.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable deep fryers in table are in use without hood suppression system. Operator discontinued use of deep fryers.
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