THE HIATUS

385 South Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792846

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Soiled interior. Admin Complaint
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Three people engage in food activities with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
  • 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/. Equipment does not match approved plans for terrace bar. Equipment has been moved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Verified application for remodel plans submitted on 5/1/2025. No plans submitted and no menu attached. Missing combo hand sink dump,second hand sink not in correct area, dishwasher movedItems not in location according to plans Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837730

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees.
  • 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.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 110f, cooked turkey links 107f,
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chafing fuel stored above clean silverware.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 7 tags observed not dated.
  • 51-16-7: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/. Equipment does not match approved plans for terrace bar. Equipment has been moved.

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741817

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico made on 12/6/2024, discarded.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pico made on 12/6/2024, discarded.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837032

  • 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 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782803

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pastry area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Refreshment stand.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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. Pool bar washer 0 ppm.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked corn 47f, garlic butter 50f, empanadas 47f, reach in cooler on line, from overnight, items discarded. Butter 75f, from overnight in pastry area. Items discarded.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn 47f, garlic butter 50f, empanadas 47f, reach in cooler on line, from overnight, items discarded. Butter 75f, from overnight in pastry area. Items 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. Cooked sausage links 110f, cooked peppers 115f, **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Operator to post in dining room until added to menu. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8619927

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed