TORY'S CAFE
1266 South Highland Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760040
- 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand sinks are for washing hands only . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827973
- 32-02-4:Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food ( containers of whole tomatoes ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in front counter area . Manager relocated containers of tomatoes Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Manager relocated employee bottle of water . Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in storage area . Reviewed with manager
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand sinks are for washing hands only .
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 7/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8772598
- 36-27-5:Basic - AC grates on wall soiled with accumulated dust. Under prep table at cook line . Reviewed with manager
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in small cooler opposite stove and refrigerator in storage area . Reviewed with manager
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( container of whole tomatoes) stored on floor in front counter area . Employee relocated container Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reviewed with manager
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust , soiled shelves in cook line area . Reviewed with manager
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues opposite grill . Soiled interior of freezer in storage area Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface opposite grill
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled squeeze bottle , spatula and plate without washing hands.Reviewed with cook
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw beef over bags of ice in freezer in storage area . Reviewed with manager . Employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner spray bottle stored on shelf next to clean spatulas in storage area . - cleaner next to individuals of syrup on shelf in front counter area - cleaner next to bag of bread in front counter area . Reviewed with manager .Manager relocated cleaners Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Inspection Date: 1/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477377
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being cooled outside. Two containers of uncovered cooked potatoes cooling on storage rack out side the back exit door in the back parking area of plaza -manager discarded food Admin Complaint
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line and soiled interior of freezer in dish washing area - reviewed with manager
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under mop sink outside - service scheduled
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 61 F in reach in cooler in storage area -per manager out on counter per order - manager placed sausage in reach in freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf next to packaged buns in cook line area - employee relocated spray bottles Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut lunch meat in reach in cooler at cook line and milk opened 3 days previously in cooler in front counter area - reviewed with manager
- 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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jack hired a year previously discussed with manager
Inspection Date: 8/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371841
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
- 50-01-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler door located on cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior located on cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese and sour cream in reach-in cooler in dish area. Operator moved items to bottom shelf of reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site