THE BOXER
454 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed 20 pieces thawed Mahi still in ROP packaging. Items to be discarded. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed 20 pieces thawed Mahi still in ROP packaging. Items to be discarded. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. #10 cans reused for entree prep. All cans now discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 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. 0 ppm.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara 108f, black beans 110f, cooked rice 121f, all items reheated to 167f, **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf of interior stand up cooler in prep area.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Moved to a closer wall, plan review will be consulted, 7 day call back
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs on line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 18 pieces of raw tuna still in cryovac package. Not listed on menu. Item voluntarily removed from operation.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator using a washed #10 can for food menu presentation. Items removed from operation **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area,
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 18 pieces of raw tuna still in cryovac package. Not listed on menu. Item voluntarily removed from operation.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75f, butter 80f, 93f, 73f, operators will discarded after 4 hours for today. Operator will keep melted butter on flat top grill at 135f, **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-15-4:Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Bird has left the building. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).