SPOTTED DONKEY CANTINA
400 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-461-3222
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baracha beans 46f, made on 8/12/26, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Baracha beans 46f, made on 8/12/26, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baracha beans 46f, made on 8/12/26, missed cooling window. Item discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket, drawer under stove.
Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. East stand up cooler on line.
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 81f, moved to walk in cooler, within 4 hours cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Taken to dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled beef 64f, Mac n cheese 61f, pulled pork 61f, found in stand up cooler. Food loaded in cooler at 11:00 am. All items moved to walk in freezer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket, discarded.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile removed for repairs at end of line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on bottom drawer next to fryer, Door will not close.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl 098791,098793,098795,098786,056656 all expire 11/10/2024
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 146f, 150f,
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile removed for repairs at end of line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on bottom drawer next to fryer, Door will not close.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Salad area.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in stand up freezer not covered.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl 098791,098793,098795,098786,056656 all expire 11/10/2024
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw mahi stored over cut veggies in stand up cooler at end of line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed shrimp sitting in sink with no water.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sliced tomatoes and sliced peppers stored under raw shrimp and raw salmon.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and prep employees.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in bags in standing water next to stand up freezer.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Glass washer at bar 0 ppm.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Utensils in poor condition. One fry basket has frayed wires.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 44f, raw chicken 44f, ice added for quick cool down.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Stand up freezer. Item removed.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in stand up freezer not covered. Item covered.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. Item removed.
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.