Daily News Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Daily News Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Daily News Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged to put eggs at the bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser near pizza oven not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brandon Crawley and Marko Rogic expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top metal shelf in corner near back freezers not inverted. Operator inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance not labeled on expo line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged to put eggs at the bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk expired on 12/1/2025 not date marked. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio not indicated as raw on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser near pizza oven not working. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brandon Crawley and Marko Rogic expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
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 not date marked. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top metal shelf in corner near back freezers not inverted. Operator inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line. Operator removed from cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crack of reach in cooler. Operator removed knives from cracks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance not labeled on expo line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored above cooked soups and sauces in walk-in cooler. Employee placed raw lamb on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then touching clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes on shelf in walk-in cooler cooked more than 24 hours ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee removed item from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
58
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in packages thawed Reviewed with cook . Chef discarded tuna **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 in cooler at bar area . Chef date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit ( quaternary ) provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink Reviewed with chef
16-32-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with chef
16-62-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in packages thawed Reviewed with chef . Chef discarded tuna **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food ( bag of onions ) stored on floor in walk in cooler Reviewed with cook . Food relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives on back kitchen prep table . Reviewed with chef .
14-55-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food ( cake slices , mashed potatoes ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with chef . Chef rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen shows accumulation of debris underneath the slicer guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by knife and metal scrubby in hand wash sink, in kitchen, to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, to the right of the walk-in cooler. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of fry oil on floor in rear dry storage area. Operator place all fry oil on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall just above the cove molding in guest restroom area , outside of the Mens room.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the walk-in cooler door show accumulation of debris and mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. At time of licensing inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on interior of the walk-in cooler shows mold like substance.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daily News Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daily News Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daily News Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daily News Restaurant.
How does Daily News Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Daily News Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Daily News Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daily News Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Daily News Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Daily News Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daily News Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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