SPOTTED DONKEY CANTINA
SPOTTED DONKEY CANTINA has 9 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER BEACH location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 8 months ago · 9 reports on file
400 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
7/10/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 13455541
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/8/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10905860
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket, discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled beef 64f, Mac n cheese 61f, pulled pork 61f, found in stand up cooler . Food loaded in cooler at 11:00 am. All items moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
1/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10758472
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 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**
1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8870088
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 4 basic
- 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
8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8750162
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 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**
4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8647890
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 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
2/9/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8604501
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8451595
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 basic
- 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.
7/21/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8364996
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 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.