Boston Market #766
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2023
32
Score
Boston Market #766 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 12, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Boston Market #766's record stops at Jul 12, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 16 violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by drive through window: cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items into reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of cream of chicken, 50 ounces, dented and not segregated from other cans in walk in cooler.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live floor near restrooms not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on rear wall above prep sink has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield near ice machine broken.
38-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by ice machine is soiled with dust debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling near ice machine soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of cream of chicken, 50 ounces, dented and not segregated from other cans in walk in cooler.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in rear of kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double door ovens has built up food debris.
22-08-4
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Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on trash can in back prep area 6 live flies in dumpster **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near drive through: cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Other foods temped appropriately. Operator moved food to bottom portion of reach-in cooler. Walk-in cooler: butter blend (44F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); butter packets (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee walk-in cooler was left open for some time today. Some foods temped appropriately. Employee began moving foods to other side of cooler that works appropriately Raw chicken walk-in cooler: raw whole chickens (45F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding). Door was ajar at start of inspection. Per operator it was open to pull chicken. Discussed keeping door closed and putting foods on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle on fountain near drive through window Cutting board in back prep area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kiersten Mead on duty **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back prep area. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. No food handler certificates available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back prep area. Employee place soap at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License in office expired 02/01/2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back prep area under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper touching rice grains in back prep area **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front small single door reach-in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go lids on floor of front line **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over soda beverages in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. Operator segregated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rotisserie chicken(94F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles stored prep table at front counter next to sauces **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink near office **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -corn bread sheets have accumulation of grease at corn bread rack **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink next to ice machine has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink near office **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employees water bottle in reach in freezer near office **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at mixer -ceiling above soda fountain syrup has an hole **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -corners of rotisserie ovens have accumulation of food residue -corn bread oven in back prep area has accumulation of food residue -rack for corn bread sheets have accumulation of grease -microwave below steam table at front counter has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters in back prep area have accumulation of dust -sides of ovens in the back prep area have accumulation of grease -mixer head has accumulation of food residue -reach in freezer and reach in freezer gasket next to mixer has accumulation of food residue -rack with microwave at front counter has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in walk-in cooler with raw food items **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind ice machine has accumulation of dust -floor at rotisserie ovens has accumulation of grease -ceiling at back prep area has accumulation of dust **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plastic containers above ice machine **Warning**
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Market #766 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #766 on file is from Jul 12, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Market #766?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #766.
How does Boston Market #766 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Boston Market #766 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Boston Market #766's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Market #766 have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Boston Market #766 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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