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THE BOXER

THE BOXER located in CLEARWATER BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

454 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13607070

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13476497

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 12 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines.
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroach under single service storage in back area. One dead cockroach behind bag in the box soda tower.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers. Debris on floors in prep area back of house. Under soda server soda station.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets, sack of onions and various frozen foods in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found in bag in the box storage area. Not landing on any food products.
  • 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- main dishwasher. Bar dishwasher wrong sanitizer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter milk wash 53f, **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10876132

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Prep area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Deli turkey and deli ham stored in non food grade bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server hand wash sink used at dump sink. Corrected On-Site

3/10/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10789146

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 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**

2/27/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10769386

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 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.

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10700381

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 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