SAVORY DISHES
25778 US 19 N, Clearwater FL 33763 · 727-239-1028
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink on wall near cooks line 5 live under soup station 1 live on wall by racks of sauces 2 live in roach box under racks with sauces 2 live in boxes under coffee station
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024031884 | May 29, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2022035227 | May 20, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food that has been removed from the original container not labeled with common name
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 green cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on wire rack at dish room
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to scoop top touching coleslaw. Handle was moved so it no longer touched the coleslaw.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soda bun holster behind the bar has no disposal line. Water dripping from holster into ice. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 119F hot holding cook placed fish back on the grill to reheat. Second temperature at 12:10pm 170F reheat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Holster dripping water into ice. Operator corrected on site. See stop sale on ice.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink at entrance to the kitchen. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks for hand washing only.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Oyster consumer advisory it observed at time of inspection. Provided DBPR FORM HR 5025-251. Operator displayed duringg inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Partially cooked chicken over raw oysters in walk in cooler. Operator relocated chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) Manager state's coleslaw was moved from a different unit 1 hour ago. All other foods in unit at 41F or below. Manager moved to walk in freezer for rapid chill
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager corrected
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored on top of coleslaw. Employee relocated eggs.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from handsink in food prep area. Operator states someone came out to fix but another part is needed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Above 400ppm, strip turned blue. Buckets corrected to 200ppm
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food and not wearing hair restraint. Employee put on hair
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from handsink. Operator states they have scheduled maintenance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400ppm. Strip turned blue
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink on wall near cooks line 5 live under soup station 1 live on wall by racks of sauces 2 live in roach box under racks with sauces 2 live in boxes under coffee station
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400ppm. Strip turned blue
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under steam well 1 dead under soup station
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.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects kitchen near cook 1 fly in kitchen near grill
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink on wall near cooks line 5 live under soup station 1 live on wall by racks of sauces 2 live in roach box under racks with sauces 2 live in boxes under coffee station
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (68F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter; discarded shrimp. plantains (70F) sitting on counter employee moved to reach in cooler Ceviche 48 f reach in cooler cooks line employee moved to walk in.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400ppm. Strip turned blue
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glassware in hand sink next to soda machine Towels in hand sink by dish area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Yellowfin tuna not removed from packaging
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under steam well 1 dead under soup station
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice well
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing on cooks line.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine run three times - Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager scheduled service this day. Triple sink set up for use - 200 ppm quaternary
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - manager rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese 51 F in cooler under service window - reviewed with manager to not stack food above fill line - manager relocated food - coleslaw 48 F at 12:45 pm placed in small cooler at expo at 11:00 am- manager moved coleslaw to freezer for quick chill down - reviewed with manager food storage and air flow in reach in cooler
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 blocked by cooler chest in prep area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.knife inside hand wash sink at bar - knife removed - reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in prep area - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area - manager placed soap at hand wash sink -reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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. Rachel, Francisco, Alan, Hannah, Alexandra expire 2022
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at expo line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee phone with charger stored next to bottles of sauce and above reach in cooler top area in kitchen - reviewed with manager - manager removed items
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area -reviewed with manager
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep area
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