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STARSHIP IV

25 CAUSEWAY BLVD SLIP #55, Clearwater FL 33767 · 813-223-7999

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918054
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in spray bottle not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 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. Black beans 50f, made on 11/18/2025 missed cooling window, item discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 50f, made on 11/18/2025 missed cooling window, item discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzles upstairs.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked turkey cooling 62f, 1.5 hours sitting on work table. Items are now being put in stand up reach in cooler for quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and fabuloso stored on rack with closed juices. Items moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of water on floor in storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. 147f, thermometer temp, heat strip did not change colors.
High priority/22-57-6/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Eco lab not responding to work order. Operator will continue to sanitize in three compartment sink. Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from new AC unit draining in three compartment sink.
Basic/28-02-4/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. 147f, thermometer temp, heat strip did not change colors.
High priority/22-57-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat products in stand up cooler in shed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle, upstairs bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Whit plastic discharge plate in upstairs ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from new AC unit draining in three compartment sink.
Basic/28-02-4
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in outside shed.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.