DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

REMY'S CAFE

1565 South Highland Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721218

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice scoop stored in container at hand wash sink in wait station area is exposed to splash.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of five gallon pickle containers to store peeled onions in walk-in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Peeled onions stored in five gallon containers not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 donning gloves touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of peeled purple onions in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs below onions. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near warewashing area is stained with red substance.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 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.
  • 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max dishmachine temp 105f.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755844

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in prep area.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Paper towel dispenser stored above open ice bin at wait station. Operator closed ice bin. Discussed with operator relocating paper towel dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 50lb bag of onions stored on floor.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on cooks line 79f
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of raw brisket, raw steak, cut onions not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine stored above reach-in cooler near cooks line. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table cooked sausage (105F - Hot Holding); Employee reheated sausage on grill to 173f. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 20lbs of raw ground beef stored inside bowl of hand wash sink. Operator removed beef. Cleaned and sanitized hand wash sink. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in wait station area. Ice was melted. Discussed with operator hand wash sink purpose. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle near mop room closet containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottle by common name. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611040

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478770

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( packages of ground beef) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( precooked turkey ) in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager food storage - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw chicken 46-47 F in bottom drawer under grill overnight - no temperatures taken today -manager discarded chicken - reviewed temperature monitoring with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 46-47 F in bottom drawer under grill overnight - no temperatures taken today -manager discarded chicken - reviewed temperature monitoring with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking for eggs placed on counter 20 minutes previously - cook time marked eggs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 95-125 F at steam table for 20 minutes from grill -manager reheated sausage on grill - reheated to 170 F Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods ( poached eggs) covered by the consumer advisory.

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478186

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367002

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 can of mushrooms dented around seal, located in dry-storage area. Operator segregated cans. Corrected On-Site 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 phone on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation on cook line without hair net Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored on shelf in wait station area are wet. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler a. 5 gallon bucket of onions stored on floor. b. 5 gallon bucket of pickle spears stored on floor. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar removed from original container not labeled. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 can of mushrooms dented around seal, located in dry-storage area. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine temp 120f, chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler a. Raw shell eggs stored over an open container of lettuce Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. 30 Raw shell eggs on top reach-in cooler on cook line has no time marking. Employee stated he recently removed eggs from walk-in cooler and time stamped eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach, and soap stored on table located in prep area between hand wash sink and prep sink. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles located in dish area, containing chemicals, not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning