CHEZ DAVID
1469 South Belcher Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens interior on cook line soiled with food debris build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serving raw Acme's cold-smoked salmon is cured and then smoked over hardwood and is not identified on the menu. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time extended for 60 days from routine inspection on 2/7/2025 **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed pool chlorine test kit. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with yellow substance. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil store on floor under preparation table across from walk in cooler. Employee moved item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens interior on cook line soiled with food debris build up. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at hand sink in backs up from drain on cook line when water is ran at hand sink. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2025. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Packages of raw ground beef and raw chicken stored above case of unwashed mushrooms, tomatoes, and bag of asparagus. Employee moved items to bottom rack. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packages of raw ground beef stored under and above mushroom raviolis stored inside walk in cooler. Employee moved raw items to bottom rack. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-25-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. When the inspector ran the water at the hand sink on the cook line, water was observed backing up from the drain on the cook line immediately. 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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. Observed food build up on food slicer. Can opener soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A plastic container was found stored inside the hand sink on the cook line. The operator explained that they use the container to collect water after washing their wands, allowing the water to accumulate before disposing of it in the three compartment sink. The operator stated this practice is due to a plumbing issue causing the drain on the cook line to back up. The container was removed from the sink, and when the inspector ran water, it was observed that the drain on the cook line was backing up. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serving raw Acme's cold-smoked salmon is cured and then smoked over hardwood and is not identified on the menu. Discussed with operator. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed pool chlorine test kit. Discussed with operator. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement for employee hired a week ago engaging in food preparation during inspection. Provided operator DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over box of macarons. employee moved Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to clean coffee drinks. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soup on floor of walk in fridge. Employee moved to shelve Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shrimp in plastic bags already prepared over already prepared mozzarella sticks in freezer. Employee moved to lower shelves during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex label by employee Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Cut potatoes in water large pot, box of butter, and bag of onions. Manager put all items on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Box soda on floor of walk in cooler. Educated. Will review during next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled Slicer soiled Can opener soiled Large mixer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Cutting board soiled Slicer soiled Can opener soiled Will review during next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in air handler closet. Oporator cleaned and sanitizer the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Cut potatoes in water large pot, box of butter, and bag of onions. Manager put all items on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Due to licensing fee Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above reach in cooler at cook line. hollandaise sauce (61F - Cold Holding) Put in bottom fridge Educated cook. Reach in cooler across from cook line. Above fill line sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Oporator Put in bottom of reach in cooler Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell Eggs next to cook line out of cold holding at 8am - no time mark. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled Slicer soiled Can opener soiled Large mixer soiled. Warning
- 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. No employee training 2 employee working with food that have been working with company for more then 60 days. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent email to operator of employees reporting responsibility agreement. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in restroom closet. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ restaurant operating without a license. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: . Currently still unlicensed. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Application has been filed by applicant still owes $312.00 in fees Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food service manager Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on floor near ice machine 1 rodent dropping on the floor near the front display case 1 rodent dropping on floor under reach in cooler in service area 2 rodent droppings on floor next to reach in cooler near rear double doors. 11 rodent droppings on the floor in closet of restroom 10 rodent droppings in air handler room across from restrooms Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: observed 2 droppings in closet. Operator cleaned and sanitised. Admin Complaint
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in restroom closet. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ restaurant operating without a license. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: . Currently still unlicensed. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food service manager Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - 4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on floor near ice machine 1 rodent dropping on the floor near the front display case 1 rodent dropping on floor under reach in cooler in service area 2 rodent droppings on floor next to reach in cooler near rear double doors. 11 rodent droppings on the floor in closet of restroom 10 rodent droppings in air handler room across from restrooms Priority: High Priority
- 36-36-4:Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in restroom closet. Priority: Basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ restaurant operating without a license. Priority: High Priority
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
- 33-19-4:Basic - Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around shared dumpster. Priority: Basic
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food service manager Priority: Intermediate
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed: 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. No proof of employee training. Priority: Intermediate
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs served less than fully cooked no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory and operator printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
- 35-18-4:Observed: Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipes in kitchen near ice machine. Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).