HOWARD JOHNSON BY WYNDHAM
27988 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER 33761
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC Carina Ambrosio has no certification, Cara Junker has a safe staff certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cara Junker expired 5/09/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No proof of manager certificate at time of inspection. Spoke with the manager Jodi over the phone and she stated Cara is scheduled to take exam **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink across from refrigerators **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No paper towels at handsink across from refrigerators. Employee was unable to find paper towels. **Admin Complaint**
- 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/. Back meeting room connected to buffet area used to store single use containers and beverages. Freezer storing bagels, cream cheese, and biscuits stored in room as well. Second refrigerator has been added across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Spoke with Cindy in plan review. No plans have been submitted. Food is being stored in conference room which is not on plans. There is a freezer chest and dry storage located in this room. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 proof of training for Tim. Manager states all other employees have been hired less than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No proof of food handlers training for Tim at time of inspection. Spoke with the manager Jodi over the phone and she states that Tim has completed his training, and that Tim and Cara are the only employees that handle food. Discussed the need to keep original certificates at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for all employees. Emailed operator form HR 5030-103. Employee Tim reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No proof of reporting agreement at time of inspection. Spoke with manager Jodi over the phone and she states it is locked in the office. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).