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JOHNNYS ITALIAN RESTAURANT

JOHNNYS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in CLEARWATER has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2907 STATE ROAD 590 #1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928771

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Manager placed a covered trash can in the women's restroom Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at salad station .
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board opposite oven . Manager relocated employee drink Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ear pods on shelf next to to go lids in pizza oven area . Employee relocated item Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic containers in dish washing area
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils ( pizza pans) on storage shelf in dish washing area
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Plastic containers in poor condition- cracked in dishwashing area .
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables ( onions ) not washed prior to preparation in back kitchen area . Reviewed with employee and manager .Employee then washed onions **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at beverage station . Manager placed wet towels in sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bulk containers of flour not labeled of contents in food prep room
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shelled eggs stored over case of potatoes on shelf on walkin cooler - employee placed case of raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf in reachin cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef 51 F recheck 40 F , tomato sauce 58 - recheck 54 F ( moved to freezer ) in top section of reach in cooler opposite pizza oven . Placed at reach in cooler from walk in cooler under 2 hours . Manager moved food to walk in cooler - marinara 54 F recheck 42 F at cold holding unit next to grill **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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener in food prep area near dish washing area -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks at salad station Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10778666

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10726980

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom near office. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with food. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom near kitchen office. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. Warning
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw beef and not removing from package within 48 hours. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in front of pizza oven. Operator removed sanitizer solution from floor and placed on crate. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kitchen Manager Romeo CFM. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bare area. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw beef and holding for more than 48 hours. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10726842

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725561

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in crack of reach in deli cooler. 4 live roaches behind single serve bracket at cook line on wall behind shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: 1 live roach on newly built wall. Near cook line. Owner eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area.

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785783

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach Near pizza station hand sink floor. 1 Under POS station Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep line. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can of beets Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in crack of reach in deli cooler. 4 live roaches behind single serve bracket at cook line on wall behind shelf. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563772

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins and fresh garlic
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in reach in freezer, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on pizza prep table, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of eggplant on floor in walk-in cooler
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and breadcrumbs bins
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Dairy cooler at wait station
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over portioned vegetables in walk-in cooler
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Nadeau SafeStaff expired 1/10/24, all other CFM valid
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle behind bar soiled
  • 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/
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563311

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384435

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Soufle cup used for portioning in blue cheese and bacon. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chowder 55f, made on 11/30/2023, missed cooling window.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chowder 55f, made on 11/30/2023, missed cooling window.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 51f, potato salad 51f, sliced ham 51f, ricotta 48f, pizza station. Repair on site. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.