Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro

482 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767-2032

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paints and Lysol stored on rack with dry goods. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lasagna 44f, move to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat foods. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Javier Gonzalez Expired 9/27/2023

53B-05-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Moved for repairs. Please return to open space. Back storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

36-36-4

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over unwashed fruit in black refrigerator. Item moved . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over whole avocados in back store room. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above ready to eat items in refrigerator. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle moved from prep shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro.

How does Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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