DAILY NEWS CAFE & RESTAURANT
401 Belcher Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- open employee cup on table next to steam table in front counter area. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Reviewed with manager
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Reviewed with manager . Water replaced . **Corrected On-Site**
- 01D-03-5:High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mario hired more than 60 days . Reviewed with manager
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear prep room
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers at front counter
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on speed rack, discussed proper methods with staff
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over prepared sauces in prep room cooler
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge does not have CFM, 5 employees present during inspection
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of training provided for two employees
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).