DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PETE & SHORTY'S

2820 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33759
Bayside Arbors
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739694

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - -Food ( bucket of pickles ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - boxes of soda on floor in office .Manager relocated bucket and boxes Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - -In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment -cooler and freezer . Manager relocated knives -In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook relocated tongs . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned dropped plate 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 purses stored with boxes of ketchup packets in order station in dining area . Manager relocated items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in back storage area . Reviewed with manager
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar . Manager relocated scoop Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded bottle of water Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - -Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products is not working . -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures Reviewed with manager .
  • 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. Fidela's Training expired 3/2025. Reviewed with manager
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining area . Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726387

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 10 pieces of grouper. Manager discarded
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone near spices on rack. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp behind cook line. Employee took water out Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In-between deli cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Inside Cole slaw employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris gaskets at reach in cooler near microwave

Inspection Date: 5/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8679292

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8677943

  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -88 droppings on shelves behind cook line wall by office door -1 rodent dropping on shelf under heat well on cook line -36 rodent droppings in between wall and walk in cooler -3 rodent droppings on shelf under electrical box next to traps in storage area -5 rodent droppings on floor next to beer cooler in bar Warning

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348038

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
  • 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 bread crumbs, corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins over triple sink
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area. Drink ice at soda machine not protected at entrance to bar, covered Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Storage room
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dish machine used to fill buckets
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549128

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line under flat top grill.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - One hood filter missing baffles.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. Repeat Violation