THE COOLER

THE COOLER maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in CLEARWATER. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

7 Rockaway Street

Clearwater, Florida, 33767

Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/31/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10908208

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/25/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8851840

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

10-08-5:Basic - Cup used for scoop in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8755720

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site
29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 107f, item discarded.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 107f, item discarded.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dipper well soiled. Shaved ice machine soiled.

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8477475

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash and sanitize sinks observed. No rinse observed
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of storage area. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer in front area. Both large chest freezers in storage area.
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from Pepsi cooler in storage room. Milk products stored in this unit.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Hot dog roller not protected from above .

8/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8366956

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream scoop holder.