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THEE LIBERTY GRILL

Food safety records indicate THEE LIBERTY GRILL in CLEARWATER has 3 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1185 N HERCULES AVE, CLEARWATER 33765

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545648

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: -Ceiling tiles in place in kitchen Complied - one wall was repaired . The other wall near hot water heater is scheduled for repair **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Manager on duty stated they have called someone to repair the wall. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13544453

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: -Ceiling tiles in place in kitchen Complied - one wall was repaired . The other wall near hot water heater is scheduled for repair **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area - 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 4 dead roaches on shelf at hostess stand. Employee removed roaches and cleaned area Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area - 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 1 rodent dropping on floor near hot water . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541021

  • 36-24-5:Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Service scheduled per manager
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager . Wet towel removed from under cutting board . Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line opposite grill . Employee cleaned gaskets Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line . Employee cleaned reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dish machine run three times 0 ppm . Manager set up the triple sink and scheduled for service this day
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area - 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area - 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item ( Eggs Benedict -poached eggs) does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager added asterisk to food item and consumer advisory Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.