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SHOW QUEEN CRUISES

25 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-462-2628

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6211548
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in bar area. 3 flies in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018036310May 29, 2018Aug 9, 2018$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 51f, 10 pounds made 7/22/2025 missed cooling window.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 51f, 10 pounds made 7/22/2025 missed cooling window.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
12 Live, small flying insects found in upstairs bar are not landing in food or food surface.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked rice. Items to be moved by operator.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle upstairs bar. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pasta 67f, cooked rice 62f, marinara sauce 52f, cooked pork 52f, all items made on 8/7/2024 missed cooling window, items discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2024 · Cooked pasta 42f, cooked pork 42f, Marinara sauce 46f, marinara sauce 48f, missed cooling window for marinara sauce. Made on 8/8/2024 Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2024 · 0 ppm, container changed still not dispensing sanitizer. Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta 67f, cooked rice 62f, marinara sauce 52f, cooked pork 52f, all items made on 8/7/2024 missed cooling window, items discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2024 · Marinara sauce 46f, marinara sauce 48f, missed cooling window for marinara sauce. Made on 8/8/2024 Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2024 · At re-inspection, ice machine has not been cleaned. Admin Complaint
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pasta 67f, cooked rice 62f, marinara sauce 52f, cooked pork 52f, all items made on 8/7/2024 missed cooling window, items discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta 67f, cooked rice 62f, marinara sauce 52f, cooked pork 52f, all items made on 8/7/2024 missed cooling window, items discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork 50f, cooked pasta 52f, cooked rice 55f, all items from overnight cooling on 3/11/2024 discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5
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. After check line, line will not hold chemical. Repair called.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
Live, small flying insects in bar area. 3 flies in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 50f, cooked pasta 52f, cooked rice 55f, all items from overnight cooling on 3/11/2024 discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Replaced container. Now 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4

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.