Acropol Inn Rest
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Acropol Inn Rest 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Acropol Inn Rest on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( precooked sausage and beef ) in walk in cooler . Cook rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in double glass door cooler in front counter area . Cook discarded seafood . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine at cook line. Cook changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( head of lettuce ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( washed tomatoes) in walk in cooler . Cook rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in double glass door cooler in front counter area . Cook discarded seafood . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
61
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat food in walk in cooler , employee moved the produce as requested. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being cooled by nonapproved method Gyro cone was not sliced and fully cooked before cooling. Employee stated he wrapped and cooled the cone in the refrigerator overnight. Reviewed with manager and employees the importance of safe handling of Gyro, Manager discarded cone. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method Gyro cone was not sliced and fully cooked before cooling. Employee stated he wrapped and cooled the cone in the refrigerator overnight. Reviewed with manager and employees the importance of safe handling of Gyro, Manager discarded cone. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
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/. Mixer moved to front counter and ice machine located to dishwasher area.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat food in walk in without date and label , manager had employee date and label items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line , Manager raised the bucket off the fools on to a crate. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing Employee handwashing sign in Men's bathroom, manager created a sign and placed it on the bathroom wall. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
50
Jun 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - white American cheese 57 F, yellow American 57 F , provolone cheese 54 F . Manager placed cheese in freezer for quick chill down . Temperatures taken this morning Recheck American cheese 42 F, provolone cheese 38 F , yellow American 45 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw ground beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut avocados and subs ) in glass door cooler in front counter area . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands at front cook line. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Plans submitted but not approved . Additional information has been requested to operator by the plan reviewer . Reviewed with operator to contact the plan reviewer to provide information to move through for plan review approval. 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/. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back kitchen area . Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at front cook line . Manager discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine. Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name war dish machine . Employee labeled bulk container of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket , phone and keys next to single service lids on table opposite can storage in front counter area. Manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. New toaster with hood in front counter area , gyro spin added at cook line , relocation of equipment in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: No plans received per Cindy in Plan Review. Incomplete drawing provided by manager **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over gravy in walk in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice 115f, cooling on prep table. Item put in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front counter across from reach in cooler right before cooks line. Discussed with manager.
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -CO2 tanks stored in back storage area, on storage rack near soda boxes not secure or chained. Manager chained up CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee wallet, cell phone and keys stored at end of cooks line near microwave above Food. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -Hoods on cooks line have buildup of grease, discussed with manager.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of waffle maker soiled with food debris. -Exterior of stove on cooks line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Gyro meat inside reach in freezer at end of cooks line stored not covered or wrapped. Discussed with employee and manager.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food not identified by common name. -Water Bottle on cooks line not labeled, manger labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acropol Inn Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acropol Inn Rest on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acropol Inn Rest?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Acropol Inn Rest.
How does Acropol Inn Rest compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Acropol Inn Rest most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Acropol Inn Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acropol Inn Rest have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Acropol Inn Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Acropol Inn Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acropol Inn Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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