Carlouel Yacht Club

1091 Eldorado Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Carlouel Yacht Club stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Clearwater Beach average 76, so Carlouel Yacht Club trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 packs Cuban beans found cryovac in walk in freezer. Items discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 3 packs Cuban beans found cryovac in walk in freezer. Items discarded.
03G-50-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for portioning in pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Snapper , shrimp,tuna, cod all found in freezer . Rop,sous vide plan has been received but not yet approved.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper, shrimp ,tuna,cod.
01B-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass cooler next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pizza sauce dates 1/29/2024, Salsa dated 1/30/2024
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pizza sauce dates 1/29/2024, Salsa dated 1/30/2024
02C-01-5
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 outside refrigerator not marked with open date.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw and cooked meats cryovac with no Haccp. Email sent to operator with special processes email and info card also given. **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room floors under racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no scoop in dry rice used for portioning. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass and stainless cleaner stored on ice machine in server station.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in sushi rice.
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to slicer. Outside at server station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs in outside chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under scrape table in dish.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under scrape table in dish.
29-11-4
55
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer ran through 4 times 155f, . Operator is calling for service. **Repeat Violation**
22-57-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Alfredo dated 6/29/2022
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alfredo dated 6/29/2022
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to drain lettuce next to white fridge.
31A-11-4
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. Opened deli ham in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Nemco cutter stored in bar hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs in outside chest freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlouel Yacht Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlouel Yacht Club on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carlouel Yacht Club?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carlouel Yacht Club.

How does Carlouel Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Carlouel Yacht Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Carlouel Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlouel Yacht Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carlouel Yacht Club 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 Carlouel Yacht Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlouel Yacht Club is inspected around three times per year on average.