Bacon Street Diner
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Bacon Street Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with deep grooves. Operator disposed of one. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
86
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line wall. Operator was able to kill the roach and sanitize the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Operator was able to determine the time the butter was removed from the refrigerator and time stamped it accordingly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with deep grooves. Operator disposed of one. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water in squeeze bottle containing water, styrofoam container in walk in containing some kind of sauce.. operator labeled container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator had employee close lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cambros stacked wet in ware washing area. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Pans are stacked wet. Operator began unsticking wet pans. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
95
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk in cooler in bar area 50F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler on cookline across from freezer: Fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding) second temperature 38F; Beef (55F - Cold Holding) second temperature 41F;sausage (50F - Cold Holding) temperatures were taken less than 4 hours ago per manager. All food was below 41F. Cooler was accidentally turned off. Manager turned on cooler and moved foood to freezer for rapid chill. Reach in cooler on cook line across from fryer: cooked potatoes (46F). Potatoes were at 40F less than 4 hours ago per manager. Manager states they may have been sitting out. All other food in cooler was at proper temperature. Reach in cooler in server station: butter (47F - Cold Holding), other items in cooler were below 41F. Manager states it may have been sitting out. Butter www moved to reach in freezer. Bar cooler: Milk 50F. Manager states no temperatures have been taken and milk has been in the unit since yesterday. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook line **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug sticky trap sitting on bags of potatoes in dry storage. Discussed with manager the need to keeps bug zapper in an area that is away from food and food prep. Bug zapper was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Backpacks stored above and on bags of potatoes in dry storage. Manager relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-01-4
64
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. - dishwasher touched soiled dishes then touched clean plates without washing hands -reviewed with manager proper hand washing - manager reviewed with dishwasher- manager had dishwasher stop working in dish washing area until manager reviewed proper hand washing
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over pastry in walk in cooler at cook line - employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk in walk in cooler - manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Danielle expired 9/17/23 exam scheduled following week
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse stored on top of box of gravy mix in storage room - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food ( desserts) not covered in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager
08B-12-5
50
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. 0 ppm chlorine in kitchen - manager scheduled service and set up triple sink for use until the dish machine is running properly **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 54F stored in top section of reach in cooler at cook line - reviewed storage of food below the fill line - manager placed butter on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - carrots 128 F at steam table - manager added water and placed on stove recheck 168 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar - manager changed batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at bar
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food ( desserts ) not covered in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter blend at 54 F next to toaster - manager placed butter on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat sauce 119 F recheck 205 F , gravy 125F recheck 188 F , soup 123F recheck 191 F at steam table - manager placed in oven **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Milk in walk in cooler - manager placed date on milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( cooler opposite ovens) with food to be served to customers at cook line - manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plastic wrap under paper towel dispenser - manager relocated paper towels closer to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary - manager changed solution - recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Tongs on shelving unit in dishwashing area in path of walkway through kitchen - manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bacon Street Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bacon Street Diner on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bacon Street Diner?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bacon Street Diner.
How does Bacon Street Diner compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bacon Street Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bacon Street Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bacon Street Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bacon Street Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bacon Street Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bacon Street Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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