VARSITY CLUB (THE)
24091 N US HWY 19, Clearwater FL 33763 · (727)726-6551
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed packet to operator which included clean up procedure form.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.interior of reach in freezer near entrance to dish room.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cooks line contain foods removed removed from the original container are not labeled with common name.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated dust on ceiling.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 44F cold hold, raw chicken 46F cold hold
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on wire racks holding clean utensils
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards as well as cutting boards stored on wire racks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, behind and under fixed equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler has wooden patches not smooth and easily cleanable
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Febreeze stores next to condiments on shelf in bar. Bartender relocated.
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. Emailed packet to operator which included clean up procedure form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards on cookline stained.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves of reach in cooler on cookline rusted.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for Alberto, Vincento, Manual, Alicia, and Jessica.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to silverware. Operator relocated.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have accumulated dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator packet which includes choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls and ceiling of wall in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance. Discussed with manager on duty.
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in reach in two door reach in cooler uncovered. Operator covered. Multiple food items in reach in flip top on cookline uncovered. Discussed with manager, who then covered all food items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above cut tomatoes and bagged cauliflower in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading for quaternary sanitizer bucket. Operator refilled, now 200ppm.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles in hand sink on cook line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Jose Peña CFM expired 3/18/24. No other staff present with valid CFM (observed 7 employees present)
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. Portioning cup in blue cheese crumbles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair shelves in white reach in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer gaskets torn
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal floor in walk-in cooler in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Cans of beef broth on floor in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pizza sauce in stand up glass cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms 120f, cooked peppers 117f, reheated both to 171f,
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pot roast no date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up white fridge soiled interior top compartment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Food stored on floor. Pickle container stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelf on cooks line flaking.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on top compartment of white fridge and top of white fridge.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.