Belleair Towers

1100 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33756
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Belleair Towers stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “required employee training expired for some employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Belleair Towers trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding) first temp 9:38, placed in reach in freezer, second temp 41F at 10:10. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Troy Buchanan no renewal since last inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent over double stacked oven soiled with dust and grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee located next to clean plates by steam table. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tapioca Pudding can dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Troy Buchanan expired August 2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler. Operator placed ambient thermometer on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 116-122F at steam table - manager reheated sausage on grill - recheck 172 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed with manager
03F-10-5
78
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet.
11-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator filled with new sanitizer water and it tested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
74
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Belleair Towers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Belleair Towers on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Belleair Towers?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Belleair Towers.

How does Belleair Towers compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Belleair Towers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Belleair Towers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Belleair Towers have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Belleair Towers 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 Belleair Towers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Belleair Towers is inspected around two times per year on average.