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BUSY BEE DINER LLC

Food safety records indicate BUSY BEE DINER LLC in CLEARWATER has 5 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2552 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908287

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing Employee handwashing sign in Men's bathroom, manager created a sign and placed it on the bathroom wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line , Manager raised the bucket off the fools on to a crate. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat food in walk in cooler , employee moved the produce as requested. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being cooled by nonapproved method Gyro cone was not sliced and fully cooked before cooling. Employee stated he wrapped and cooled the cone in the refrigerator overnight. Reviewed with manager and employees the importance of safe handling of Gyro, Manager discarded cone. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method Gyro cone was not sliced and fully cooked before cooling. Employee stated he wrapped and cooled the cone in the refrigerator overnight. Reviewed with manager and employees the importance of safe handling of Gyro, Manager discarded cone. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/. Mixer moved to front counter and ice machine located to dishwasher area.
  • 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. Observed ready to eat food in walk in without date and label , manager had employee date and label items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10848061

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783523

  • 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 jacket , phone and keys next to single service lids on table opposite can storage in front counter area. Manager relocated items Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at front cook line . Manager discarded beverage Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine. Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name war dish machine . Employee labeled bulk container of sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands at front cook line. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw ground beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut avocados and subs ) in glass door cooler in front counter area . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - white American cheese 57 F, yellow American 57 F , provolone cheese 54 F . Manager placed cheese in freezer for quick chill down . Temperatures taken this morning Recheck American cheese 42 F, provolone cheese 38 F , yellow American 45 F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Plans submitted but not approved . Additional information has been requested to operator by the plan reviewer . Reviewed with operator to contact the plan reviewer to provide information to move through for plan review approval. 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/. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back kitchen area . Employee labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783015

  • 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/. New toaster with hood in front counter area , gyro spin added at cook line , relocation of equipment in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: No plans received per Cindy in Plan Review. Incomplete drawing provided by manager Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776260

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Reviewed with manager
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front cook line and back kitchen areas . Reviewed with manager
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Reviewed with manager . Bucket relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 . Reviewed with manager .
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili at steam table 95 F at steam table reheated from stove . Cook reheated chili to 172 F Reviewed reheating and temperature monitoring of foods with cook Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored Spray bottle cleaner stored near ketchup packets and Spray bottle cleaner in cabinet next to soda boxes in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated spray bottles Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet outside back door
  • 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.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict - poached eggs . Reviewed with manager .
  • 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/. New toaster with hood in front counter area , gyro spin added at cook line , relocation of equipment in back kitchen
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on table opposite slicer and can storage rack in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded contents Corrected On-Site