Asian Pearl of Clearwater
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024
74
Score
Across the available record, Asian Pearl of Clearwater has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler chicken nuggets (63F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave
14-11-5
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door next to cooler freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Employee began cleaning microwave **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on plates on food preparation area in kitchen 6 live roaches inside gasket in reach in cooler in cook line 1 live roach on freezer by the door to dining area
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in the kitchen. Observed a Brillo inside hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. - no other certified food manager A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lin Hui 6/6/2019 expired 6/6/24
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to door to the dining area
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door next to cooler freezer
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under food preparation table in kitchen 1 dead roach on the floor by freezer next to door to the dining area 1 dead roach on the floor by ice machine 10 dead roaches on the floor by triple sink and dishwasher machine in the kitchen 1 dead roach inside gasket in freezer by door to the dining area 1 dead roach on the floor by the entry way
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on table
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area No hand wash sign in men's room
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables ( carrots ) not washed prior to preparation in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Employees stopped and washed carrots **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in stove door handle
10-20-4
37
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer chest in kitchen - employee changed to food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked duck in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a walk in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - egg rolls , spring rolls , fried chicken at cook line - manager placed time sticker on container **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in dining area storage area not inverted or stored in a protected manner - manager covered plates **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food ( bag of onions) stored on floor in storage area by exit -manager relocated onions **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager - heavily soiled handles of microwave at cook line - employee cleaned exterior of microwave Corrected on site
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - Uncovered cooked duck, sauce and cut onions in walk in cooler . Reviewed food storage with manager - employee covered food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.employee changed solution- 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.25 ppm chlorine at bar - manager changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
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. Sanitizer solution 0ppm. Operator will utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes and utensils until the dish machine can be repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and than put on gloves no hand wash.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in walk in cooler stored over cooked foods
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored with soy sauce. Operator removed WD 40 **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork, noodles I walk in cooler
02C-02-5
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plate had food debris, operator remove plate to be cleaned, blender stored as clean has a build up of grease.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink has a yellow liquid with food in the drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of blender, hood system heavy accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler duck hanging from shelf not protected. Discussed the need to protect all stored food. Suggested a solid surface on the shelf of above duck
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk ingredients bin with to go container used as a way to scoop food
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage. Operator disposed of roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage, cook line Cook line under and behind equipment, walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
13
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Pearl of Clearwater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Pearl of Clearwater on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Pearl of Clearwater?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asian Pearl of Clearwater.
How does Asian Pearl of Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Asian Pearl of Clearwater most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Asian Pearl of Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Asian Pearl of Clearwater have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Asian Pearl of Clearwater 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 Asian Pearl of Clearwater inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Pearl of Clearwater is inspected around three times per year on average.
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