BENEDICTS
North Belcher Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in prep area . Reviewed with manager
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee backpack on table next to packages of pancake mix . Reviewed with manager
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Tongs moved to dishwashing area to be cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in storage room near ice machine . Reviewed with manager
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of pineapples) stored with ready-to-eat food( cooked potatoes ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched cooked potatoes on plate with barehands . Reviewed no barehand contact with ready to eat food . Cook reheated potatoes on grill **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked ham / vegetable mix 48 F in drawer under grill in the front area . Employee moved to freezer for quick chill down . Recheck 39 F . Food rearranged in drawer for ham mixture to be in the back section Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup of water in hand wash sink at cook line . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only .
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - Paula R. CFM training expired 3/09/2025 - CFM Jared is current . Reviewed with manager
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at cook line . Employee fixed dispenser . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in dining area by coffee bar station area.For reporting purposes only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Still in red. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphones , one in food plates counter and another one on top of food preparation area. Employees removed cellphones. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed two buckets of pickles on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored in shelf 6 inches above the cooler floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed all open lids Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in coffee station area by the cash register tested above 200-400 ppm. Retested to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Chef Mate Country Gravy Sauce. Stored in dry storage back room Manager removed from premises Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two pieces of moldy strawberries in two different containers. Manager removed the two pieces of strawberries from containers. See stop sale letter. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit .Doubled door under grill on cook line. Doors left open exposed to heat. Discussed with operator to move food to walk in cooler or freezer.Cut ham (47F cold holding), pork sausage (52F - Cold Holding); pork and eggs (45F - Cold Holding); burger beef patties (44F - Cold Holding); tuna (45F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); Turkey (49F - Cold Holding),corn beef 47 f (cold holding) takizi sauce 49 f ( cold holding); chicken salad 47 f(cold holding) Reach in cooler by dish washing machine ambient air temperature 47 f cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beef and lamb meat (47F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (45F - Cold Holding); cut ham (43F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (43F - Cold Holding); Turkey (43F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (43F - Cold Holding) discussed with operator to move foods to walk-in freezer. Employee began ice bathing some of the products. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 45 f management stated truck delivery had the door open. beef burger patties (42F - Cold Holding); pork patties (45F - Cold Holding); Canadian ham (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); eggs yolk (44F - Cold Holding) discussed with manager to move items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email manager forum Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler cooked chicken in cooling process covered with plastic wrap. Manager removed wrapping. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in dining area by coffee bar station area.For reporting purposes only. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - cups stacked on shelf in bar area and front counter area - discussed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in new food prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( Quat) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Quaternary sanitizer bucket at front counter 0ppm **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler location changed to the previous dry storage location, new room added with dry storage, ice machine , hand wash sink, mop sink and slicer , bar added with ice bin, soda and juice dispensers , hand wash sink , coolers . Beverage station relocated to bar area , ice machine removed from dishwashing area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Spoke to Marie in plan review, application has been submitted, plan reviewer is working with them. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in pre area in front of ice machine
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf on next dry goods in new prep area - manager removed employee drinks - employee drink on top shelf above reach in cooler at cook line - manager removed drink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone , bag of make up and charger on dry storage shelves next to dry goods - manager removed items -Backpacks on pre table area in kitchen - manager relocated it and Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - cups stacked on shelf in bar area and front counter area - discussed with manager
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen - manager relocated potatoes Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under cook line hand wash sink
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses- on top of the bottom ice bucket - manager washed ice scoops and placed container for storage of ice scoops **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in new food prep area
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of bananas) stored with ready-to-eat food - cut fruit - in walk in cooler - manager relocated food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food -bread on cart in kitchen - manager removed bread from bag and placed in food grade container Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of spray paint stored on shelf next to tea dispensers and above bag of sugar in dry storage room manager relocated paint Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened previous day in bar area - manager date marked milk Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles area in front counter area- discussed with manager
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler stored in front of hand wash sink in bar area - manager relocated cooler . Discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs - marks next to food items and consumer advisory have faded or have been wiped off on some menus - manager corrected menus at end of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( Quat) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler location changed to the previous dry storage location, new room added with dry storage, ice machine , hand wash sink, mop sink and slicer , bar added with ice bin, soda and juice dispensers , hand wash sink , coolers . Beverage station relocated to bar area , ice machine removed from dishwashing area
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in new food prep. area - manager added soap dispenser Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to reach in cooler at cook line food prep area - manager relocated employee drink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( boxes of mushrooms) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut tomatoes ) in walk in cooler
- 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 chlorine run three times - triple sink set up for use - 100 ppm chlorine - manager scheduled service this day **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw bacon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked bacon ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese 59 F on plate in top area of cooler - reviewed storage of food not to stack in the top area - manager relocated food - placed in freezer for quick chill down - cheese 43 F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods ( smoked salmon and poached eggs) covered by the consumer advisory.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).