WILDFLOWER CAFE
1465 S FORT HARRISON #105, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727.447.4497
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022001385 | Nov 23, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measuring 0ppm. Operator added chlorine measuring 50ppm.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6 oz can of tomato paste dented in dry storage. Segregated for return.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on tall reach in cooler on cook line broken.
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crack of shelves over prep area. Operator relocated.
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.
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Can opener blade soiled with build up.
David C. CFM expired 06/2025
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. Unable to provide names due to location of certificates. Observed approved food safety training books and certificates ready for use.
Bag of sugar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage. Operator moved bag off floor onto shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near coffee machine. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket below counter.
Met inspection standards. 6 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 soiled with food debris. Can opener sent to three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from walk in cooler door. Manager stocked dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle as bleach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above prep table where carrots are being shredded. Employee moved item.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of orange stored on floor across from walk cooler. Bag of potatoes stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee moved items off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink across from walk in cooler door. Inspector provided hand washing sign. Employee posted sign at the time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 47 F in glass door cooler. Temperatures taken this morning. Manager placed on ice and moved to freezer for quick chill down. Recheck 43 F- 47 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to bag of water softener under triple sink. Manager relocated water softener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under triple sink and in front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Food ( containers of salad oil, flour and sugar ) stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated food.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( containers of whole tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry on the floor under the triple sink. Manager relocated water softener.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine in food prep area. Employee changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in food prep area. Employee relocated wiping bucket
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 46 F, chicken stock 46 F made two days previously in walk in cooler ambient temperature 39 F -per manager door left open during cleaning - this food toward the front was elevated - temperatures taken - manager moved food to freezer for quick chill down -
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass door cooler - manager date marked milk
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.- soiled slicer guard - employee cleaner slicer guard
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice cubes in cook line hand wash sink - employee rinsed towels in cook line hand wash sink - reviewed with manager
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dana, Andrew hired over 60 days -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. Christina expired 2021
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area - employee labeled spray bottles
Food ( containers of maple dressing ) stored on floor in walk in cooler -manager rearranged food
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Walk-in cooler at 9:34am 5lbs of chicken breast (48F - Cooling) Employee stated chicken breast was cooked more than 24 hours ago. Chicken breast did not cool from 135f to 41f in 6 hours.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk-in cooler at 9:34am 5lbs of chicken breast (48F - Cooling) Employee stated chicken breast was cooked more than 24 hours ago. Chicken breast did not cool from 135f to 41f in 6 hours.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb tuna can dented at seam in dry-storage room. #10 can of Artichoke quarters dented around seam in dry-storage rom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to cook grill at 9:18am a. Raw pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in ice bath re temp 9:55am b. Raw pooled eggs 41f
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading exceeds 200ppm. Employee change solution re test 50ppm
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on top of reach-in cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4lb tuna can dented at seam in dry-storage room. #10 can of Artichoke quarters dented around seam in dry-storage room. Operator removed cans.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth bucket stored on floor in prep area. Employee placed bucket on pallet.
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.