Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels
31B-02-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Dish Machine behind bar no drain board. Discussed placing a table or over head drying shelf in place
16-04-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. 0ppm chlorine. Operator states dishmachine was ran throughout the day and a test strip was not used to make sure the sanitizer was at proper ppm. The sanitizer was empty, but the manager grabbed sanitizer from the other dishmachine in the bar area. Dishmachine ran 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over romaine and dressing in reach in cooler in warewashing area. Operator relocated to bottom of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken and burgers in reach in freezer uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has been cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Jun 21, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 48F, Swiss cheese 46F, American cheese 49F, Shredded cheese 49F, Turkey 47F, Cheddar cheese 50F, cut lettuce 51F, Sliced tomatoes 47. Food is held in cooler over night. No temperatures of food were taken today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: In cooler across from grill: Cheddar cheese 44F, Provolone 45F, shredded cheese 46F, raw shell eggs 50F, raw chicken 43F, raw beef 43F, cut lettuce 43F, cut tomatoes 43F Food was moved to cooler 2 hours before temperatures were taken. Operator moved food to freezer for rapid chill **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table. Operator placed cloth in bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator relocated wiping cloth **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 48F, Swiss cheese 46F, American cheese 49F, Shredded cheese 49F, Turkey 47F, Cheddar cheese 50F, cut lettuce 51F, Sliced tomatoes 47. Food is held in cooler over night. No temperatures of food were taken today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Provolone cheese 48F, Swiss cheese 46F, American cheese 49F, Shredded cheese 49F, Turkey 47F, Cheddar cheese 50F, cut lettuce 51F, Sliced tomatoes 47 **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 400ppm quaternary. Operator adjusted bucket, second test 200ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scouring pads stored in handwash sink next to dish machine. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage sitting on prep table next to knife and cutting board. Employee beverage on shelf in reach in cooler and is not segregated. Operator discarded both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table. Operator placed cloth in bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
50
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over romaine lettuce in reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Shell eggs over pizza dough, order corrected **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half dated 4/12 in cooler at bar, operator discarded. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over romaine lettuce in reach-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler across from cook line: sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding), raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding). Cooler became unplugged, items held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half dated 4/12 in cooler at bar, operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl in hand sink on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind snack bar, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at front counter, relocated. Plastic utensils over steam table not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
37
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical ( sanitizer tablets ) improperly stored next to mix drinks at bar - manager relocated tablets **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with employee proper hand washing - employee removed gloves and washed hands prior to putting new gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee squeezing water from towels in the hand wash sink at cook line - reviewed hand wash sink is for washing hands only
31A-11-4
67
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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. After running four times - triple sink set up 200 ppm quaternary - manager to schedule service this day **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One training certificate for Hanna through ServSafe program - not state approved - reviewed with manager
53B-03-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed wood in food storage room at Luckys
36-30-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.on shelf above triple sink in main kitchen
16-48-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer surface of microwave - soiled cooler gaskets at cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza racks stored on floor in kitchen - manager moved to dish washing area to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's.
How does Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's 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 Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Countryside Lanes/ Lucky's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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