DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BEN AND JERRYS

BEN AND JERRYS has 5 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

409 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907612

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in side room next to mop sink.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of cone display soiled on the bottom.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow liquid spray bottle hanging on shelf with single serve items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads.
  • 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.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Zoe.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unreadable label on spray bottle with yellow liquid in it. 3 unlabeled spray bottle in front area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786264

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734125

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used for portioning candies in back of house containers.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466602

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355779

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front area. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle and door front of walk in freezer soiled.
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No specific person assigned.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Repeat Violation