Capogna's Dugout Rest
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Capogna's Dugout Rest, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked pasta ) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks opposite stove
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable opposite stove
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled near cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at wait station . Employee emptied ice at time of inspection and is in the process of cleaning the ice bin **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers next kitchen exit door . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Manager locked gate **Corrected On-Site**
08B-62-4
58
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - -Food-contact surface ( slicer) soiled with food debris in food prep area .-soda holster soiled at the bar Reviewed with manager .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Manager date marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on shelf above prep table . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses on to go containers at cook line. Manager relocated glasses **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line
14-33-4
67
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: Cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes 47f (cold holding) cut leafy greens (45F- Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of pizza sauce 7 lbs One dented can of mushrooms 62 ounces **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks not properly secured in bar area **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in food prep area.Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cellphone and speaker in food prep area next to the stove oven in the kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in storage shed stored on floor. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware in dish area stored with food contact surfaces upright. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mushrooms being strained in hand sink, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, walk in cooler, under equipment at bar **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
29-49-6
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausages 118f, item put back on stove for reheat. Now 171f, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Sliced turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around the mixer.
36-73-4
47
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pompodore and tomato paste. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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. Dish machine behind bar reading 10ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over garlic bread in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Behind bar. Operator placed in sanitizing solution at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. -Dish machine inside bar area, employee to set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer until dish machine is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on prep table in wait station area inside kitchen soiled with food debris. Manager placed at dish machine area to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen prep areas, cooks line, and dish machine area floor tiles cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line in kitchen, manager moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line soiled. Discussed with manager.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -At end of cooks line inside reach in cooler and on cooks line inside reach in coolers. Discussed with manager.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Jar of jalapeños and banana peppers inside walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles of oils and sauces on cooks line not labeled, manager labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Ceiling pipes and utility lines are exposed through kitchen on cooks line, prep areas and dish machine area. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Across from fryers and next to microwaves, manager states she ordered a new cutting board for this prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink stored above pizza dough prep table near hot water heater, employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled underneath and behind equipment on cooks line, discussed with manager. -Walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capogna's Dugout Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capogna's Dugout Rest on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capogna's Dugout Rest?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Capogna's Dugout Rest.
How does Capogna's Dugout Rest compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Capogna's Dugout Rest most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Capogna's Dugout Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Capogna's Dugout Rest have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Capogna's Dugout Rest 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 Capogna's Dugout Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Capogna's Dugout Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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