SOUL MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
486 POINSETTIA AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 732-252-7641
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken dated 6/3/2023. Item discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and nozzle at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, vodka sauce, marinara.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parm cheese container.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Food stored on floor. Condensed milk in cans stored on floor.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked octopus and falafel under raw calamari and raw shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and raw seafood in walk in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle hand sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
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/.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in line cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken, raw burger,raw fish tin correct order on speed rack.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and side station
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 51f, made on 11/13/2023, found at inspection, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 51f, made on 11/13/2023, found at inspection, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of bar filled with bar supplies. Items removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in middle of bar. Listed on plan file.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning in salt.
Equipment in poor repair. Line drawer at end of cooks line has torn gaskets.
Food stored on floor. Sangria mix containers stored on floor behind bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in middle of bar. Listed on plan file.
Stored food not covered. Bar ice cubes not covered in stand up freezer.
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken dated 6/3/2023. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken dated 6/3/2023. Item discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink as evident by basil and radish in drain. Next to dishwasher.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julio Gonzalez.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
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.