Dairy Kurl
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Dairy Kurl stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
Dairy Kurl's latest score is in line with the Clearwater average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through our service, prep and storage areas heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete floor is in bad condition. Creators in the concrete. A piece of wood has been placed where an employees foot went through. Presently stable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Per owner, full remodel scheduled for end of January. Pieces of wood drilled into floor , presently stable **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Counter tops missing Formica **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
82
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Single restroom locked. Not available to customers per operator. Discussed nether need to make the restroom available to customers. Discussed that it can be locked so the customer needs to get the key but needs to be available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-09-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.coming from condensation of refrigerator. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through our service, prep and storage areas heavily soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete floor is in bad condition. Creators in the concrete. A piece of wood has been placed where an employees foot went through. Presently stable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Counter tops missing Formica **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled through out prep and service areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Operator scheduled to resurface floors **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
90
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink . Quaternary test strips available . Chlorine is the sanitizer used for triple sink .
16-32-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate for James provided . Per employee James no longer works at establishment.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom . Employee placed paper towels in restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Hired over 60 days - Nico, Mara, Yara
53B-13-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign posted states "no public restrooms" Person in charge removed sign . Restroom available to the public **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the hot water and mop sink room
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust accumulation on fan in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverages container in a cold holding unit ( triple door cooler ) with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have heavy accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen
29-20-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
35
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout business **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging from ceiling near rear door **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit during inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cookie pieces in cooler, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall a/c unit soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout business **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind tall coolers. Ceiling vents soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
43
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Kurl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Kurl on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Kurl?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Kurl.
How does Dairy Kurl compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Dairy Kurl most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Dairy Kurl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Kurl have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Kurl 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 Dairy Kurl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Kurl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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