Clase Azul Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
43
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Clase Azul Bar & Grill stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 12 violations.
By comparison, the average Dunedin facility scores 75, putting Clase Azul Bar & Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in bar 5 live flies in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 2 live flies in bar In live fly in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Serve safe Alejandro Ramirez expired on 8 19 24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda guns in bar and soda nozzles in waitstation soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Interior of soda gun nozzle still soiled with debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open cup in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
12B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of dry storage and in ware washing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and I'm disrepair throughout kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line at either soda gun in bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe next to handwash sink in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
43
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 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. Measured at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until it is repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in bar 5 live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Had operator manually pour sanitizer in 3 comp and remeasured at 200. **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda guns in bar and soda nozzles in waitstation soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in disrepair in bar. Must be repaired in the same location by next routine inspection. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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 - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine spray keasured at 113F **Warning**
16-53-4
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Serve safe Alejandro Ramirez expired on 8 19 24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of dry storage and in ware washing areas. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice on hot holding station. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish not dispensing sanitizer and is not reaching minus temperature. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open cup in ware washing area. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Employee beverage stored on shelf in dry storage near warehouse washing area. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and I'm disrepair throughout kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomatoes stored on floor of dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line at either soda gun in bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe next to handwash sink in ware washing area. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Oct 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken throughout kitchen. Holes in walls throughout kitchen. Floors soiled throughout restaurant.
36-17-5
95
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Small area of Cove molding missing under dish machine
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board has deep grooves.
14-09-4
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clase Azul Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clase Azul Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Clase Azul Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Clase Azul Bar & Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Clase Azul Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Clase Azul Bar & Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Clase Azul Bar & Grill 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.
How often is Clase Azul Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clase Azul Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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