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DAILY NEWS CAFE & RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show DAILY NEWS CAFE & RESTAURANT in CLEARWATER has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

401 Belcher Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10878627

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 05-09-4:Basic - -No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in small refrigerator in front line near register -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid in back kitchen . Reviewed thawing methods with manager . Meats moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in front line area . Tongs moved to hot water above 135 F 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 in back kitchen . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler opposite grill Manager rearranged food Emailed and reviewed the Safe Food Storage hand out to manager . Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -milk at 50 F, half and half at 48 F in small cooler near register overnight - no temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk at 50 F, half and half at 48 F in small cooler near register overnight - no temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to large trashcan stored in front of hand wash sink in front line area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Trashcan relocated 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/. Soda dispenser with ice bin and ice tea dispenser added to back room next to restrooms . Four reach in freezers located in the room . Additions added last week .

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10801485

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

3/18/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10716931

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 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

11/8/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8772699

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 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

4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8575219

Met Inspection Standards

6 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair nets on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on grass by dumpster
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in small refrigerator at front counter
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottles of employee water opened in reach in cooler, bottles of water removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used on sheet tray with mushrooms stored on it, paper towels removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. raw chicken on top of raw lamb, raw chicken moved to bottom of lamb Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off dirty dishes then made coffee for customer without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to pizza oven, shredded mozzarella cheese moved to bottom of cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled

12/14/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8371879

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - -Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the front line area
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front line area
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - trashcan in front of hand wash sink in front counter area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated trash can Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - pitcher inside front line hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - pitcher removed from hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Andre hired 6 months, Anna hired 1 year , Jasmine hired 3 years . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory posted inside areas . Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager . Manager posted in the dining area Corrected On-Site

8/25/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8322058

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training 03/03/21 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: No proof of employee training provided Admin Complaint