Bavaro's Clearwater
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Bavaro's Clearwater eight times, with records going back to 2024. Bavaro's Clearwater was last inspected on Sep 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to kettle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Dish area hand sink. **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56f, on cooks line. Fresh mozzarella 51f, in pizza area. Fresh garlic in oil 56f, in pizza area.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area has a fan and take out bag in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evident by ice and metal cup in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to kettle. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to kettle.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula and tongs in standing water on cooks line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
43
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Training complete, certificates missing some info. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Two hand sinks.
31B-06-4
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. Extension given on previous callback.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dish hand sink not dispensing soap. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 60f, raw sausage 60f, cooked mushrooms 61f, sliced turkey 50f, cooked garlic 61f, all items put in reach in cooler at 11:00am, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Time left to cool is 1.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar Hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Dish hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
39
Jan 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bavaro's Clearwater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bavaro's Clearwater on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bavaro's Clearwater?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bavaro's Clearwater.
How does Bavaro's Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bavaro's Clearwater most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bavaro's Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bavaro's Clearwater have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bavaro's Clearwater 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 Bavaro's Clearwater inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bavaro's Clearwater is inspected around five times per year on average.
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