Comfort Suites Clearwater
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Comfort Suites Clearwater seven times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited four times.
Comfort Suites Clearwater's latest score of 86 sits above the Clearwater average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with grease from Saturday's work.
22-08-4
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 refrigerator opened last Friday . Employee date marked milk . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( refrigerator) with food to be served to customers. Employee placed drink in a designated employee storage container **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled inside cabinet at buffet under table top reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored in shelf next to food in kitchen. Employee relocated item **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food ( milk )required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined in refrigerator . See stop sale. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded milk **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-17-5
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 refrigerator not date marked and manager unsure when it was opened . See stop sale Manager discarded milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen next to two compartment sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times. Manager removed containers from inside hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Mueller does not have certified food manager training . Certified food manager Sheryl is current
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchased the bleach for ware washing during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with manager the Big 6 and employee policy
11-07-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
36-73-4
Basic - Shelves soiled with food debris in kitchen . Reviewed with manager .
23-03-4
47
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
82
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces( plastic containers , metal pans) not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Employee washed and rinsed containers but did not sanitize containers Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee placed containers in dish machine . Dish machine not sanitizing
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter packets 49-51 F F in refrigerator on the door area - 47 F yogurt, 47 F hard boiled eggs in refrigerator-no temperatures taken this morning - person in charge discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm chlorine when run two times-employee set up two sinks plus a plastic tub to wash rinse and sanitize dishes **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -- butter packets 49-51 F F in refrigerator on the door area 47 F yogurt, 47 F hard boiled eggs- no temperatures taken this morning - person in charge discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
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 opened two days previously **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not test sanitization of dish machine to ensure proper sanitization
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. - open box of gloves stored under paper towel dispenser - employee relocated gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-29-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand-wash sink exposed to splash.- employee relocated dishes to dish machine **Corrective Action Taken**
24-27-4
33
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly when run 4 times Open line for soap - No soap available for use in dish machine - no washing and sanitizer not feeding through line to dish machine when run or when dish machine is primed by employee. Double sink set up for wash and rinse and a plastic tub set up for sanitizer - 200 ppm quaternary . Person in charge scheduled service for this day Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for Lucy
53B-13-5
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 opened previous two days in refrigerator in kitchen - employee date marked the milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 - No cleaning agent provided for dish machine - compartment sink set up with soap **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
16-06-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment pertaining to use of dish machine and testing sanitation. - reviewed with person in charge
53A-14-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils ( forks) not presented so that only the handles are touched. Employee rearranged items **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location under the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen- employee relocated gloves **Corrected On-Site**
25-29-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comfort Suites Clearwater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comfort Suites Clearwater on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Comfort Suites Clearwater?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Comfort Suites Clearwater.
How does Comfort Suites Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Comfort Suites Clearwater most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Comfort Suites Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Comfort Suites Clearwater have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Comfort Suites Clearwater 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 Suites Clearwater inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Suites Clearwater is inspected around two times per year on average.
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