STARSHIP IV
25 CAUSEWAY BLVD SLIP #55, Clearwater FL 33767 · 813-223-7999
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in spray bottle not labeled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Black beans 50f, made on 11/18/2025 missed cooling window, item discarded.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzles upstairs.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and fabuloso stored on rack with closed juices. Items moved.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water on floor in storage room.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. 147f, thermometer temp, heat strip did not change colors.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from new AC unit draining in three compartment sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. 147f, thermometer temp, heat strip did not change colors.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle, upstairs bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Whit plastic discharge plate in upstairs ice machine soiled.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from new AC unit draining in three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in outside shed.
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.