SPOTTED DONKEY CANTINA

400 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/21/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile removed for repairs at end of line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on bottom drawer next to fryer, Door will not close. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 48-01-5:- 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10758472
2025-01-21
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/13/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile removed for repairs at end of line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on bottom drawer next to fryer, Door will not close.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Salad area . Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in stand up freezer not covered.
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - 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,
  • 48-01-5: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
Food Inspector #8870088
2025-01-13
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/23/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed shrimp sitting in sink with no water. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8750162
2024-08-23
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 4/8/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and prep employees. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in bags in standing water next to stand up freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to cooks line. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8647890
2024-04-08
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 2/9/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8604501
2024-02-09
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/2/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. One fry basket has frayed wires. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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.
Food Inspector #8451595
2024-02-02
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/21/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Stand up freezer. Item removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in stand up freezer not covered. Item covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. Item removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.
Food Inspector #8364996
2023-07-21
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).