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BAVARO'S CLEARWATER

BAVARO'S CLEARWATER located in CLEARWATER has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

468 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521606

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to kettle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Dish area hand sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931635

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula and tongs in standing water on cooks line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56f, on cooks line. Fresh mozzarella 51f, in pizza area. Fresh garlic in oil 56f, in pizza area.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area has a fan and take out bag in sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evident by ice and metal cup in sink.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to kettle. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to kettle.

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704426

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Training complete, certificates missing some info. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875538

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8993445

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Extension given on previous callback.
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Two hand sinks.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872741

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735558

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 60f, raw sausage 60f, cooked mushrooms 61f, sliced turkey 50f, cooked garlic 61f, all items put in reach in cooler at 11:00am, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Time left to cool is 1.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar Hand wash sink.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink.

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8301519

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.