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COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB

COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB in CLEARWATER has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2612 Cove Cay Drive
Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928144

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on top shelf of service counter on cook line not inverted
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled on cook line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting unwashed romaine, discussed proper procedures with staff
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed citrus over soup in walk in cooler
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 to manager
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fredrick D. Expired 6/25/25. Other staff present with valid CFM
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters at bar soiled.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired certificate

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717781

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line.
  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Box of grouper fillet in walk in freezer under dripping water line. Moved during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731447

  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Box of cod walk in freezer. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris at cook line
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at cook line sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Retemp Cook put it in walk in fridge sliced cheese (41F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523370

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or next to clean equipment. Employee moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area on cutting board. Cook moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2-1-24 owner updated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in fridge across from cook line sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); No lids, had a rush, overflowing. Manager moved to walk in fridge. Retemp sliced cheese (42F - Cold Holding); chicken (42F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (43F - Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
  • 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. Sea food chowder Prep on 2-11 in walk in fridge. Determined to made 2-14 in freezer 15 -out of freezer 17th

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352757

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine at bar.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in fridge at cook line has duct tape repairing the handle
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line no beard guard
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at cook line soiled with food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored in dry storage area on floor manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table deli cooler cook line. Educated manager Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers containing white powdery substance near three compartment sink on prep station with no label. Manager labeled flour for fish and flour for chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach in cooler Black Beans dated 10-1 in reach in cooler near cook line Rice dated 10-3 in reach in cooler at cook line **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. At cook line Black Beans dated 10-1 in reach in cooler Rice dated 10-3 in reach in cooler Manager threw away **Corrective Action Taken**