Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort

430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 stand up cooler.

02C-03-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer, bread.

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles in stored on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can kidney beans dented on seam.

01B-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish scrape table.

36-27-5

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets.

24-05-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Banquet storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Wall/ceiling in dish area. soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both mixer guards. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area.

36-22-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee cafeteria hand sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks stored on food shelves in storage area.

40-06-5

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Half n half. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Back packs on shelf in dry goods storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-01-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort.

How does Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort 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 Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort is inspected around two times per year on average.

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