Comfort Inn

3910 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Comfort Inn, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Comfort Inn is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink quaternary sanitizer reading exceeding 400ppm. Operator drained and refilled. Quaternary reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and utensils stored in front of hand wash sink next to three-compartment. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain boards at three-compartment in kitchen area.

16-04-4

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles above single service cup and grid conditioner **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink next to three compartment sink

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle in kitchen area

41-17-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -black refrigerator in kitchen

05-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping food

13-03-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish drying rack adjacent of three compartment sink has accumulation of debris

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes with single service items on floor in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls at black refrigerator

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comfort Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Comfort Inn on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Comfort Inn compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Comfort Inn most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Comfort Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Comfort Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Comfort Inn 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 Comfort Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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