Danste Hospitality Group
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
35
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Danste Hospitality Group stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Clearwater Beach restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Small cooked meatballs dated 3/17/2026 found in reach in cooler. Date pulled from freezer undertermined. Items discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Small cooked meatballs dated 3/17/2026 found in reach in cooler. Date pulled from freezer undertermined. Items discarded.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Wings
02C-04-5
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. Cooked meatballs.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip. Cooked wings
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples need to be washed and wrapped for customer service. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes sauce on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage room.
25-05-4
35
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced chicken dated 9/16/2025, 9/18/2025. Sliced meatballs dated 9/13/2025, operator discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Diced chicken dated 9/16/2025, 9/18/2025. Sliced meatballs dated 9/13/2025, operator discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap and ice machine cleaner stored on ice machine . **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped rims on both ice buckets.
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle beer cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted.
24-05-4
52
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ice machine cleaner and soap stored on ice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Smoked fish spread no date when opened. Opened container expiration date of 3/11/2025. Swollen plastic container. Item discarded.
01B-13-4
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. Smoked fish spread no date mark when opened. Opened container expiration date of 3/11/2025. Swollen plastic container. Item discarded.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. One ice bucket lip cracked.
14-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back inside wall. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Liquor room.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes trays for drinks not covered in two door stand up freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. End of bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
82
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shrimp dated 8/18/2023 Crab cake 8/19/2023 Cooked meatballs 8/21/2023 All items to be discarded. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over blue cheese in stand up cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked shrimp dated 8/18/2023 Crab cake 8/19/2023 Cooked meatballs 8/21/2023 Opened fish spread. All items to be discarded. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
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. Opened fish spread no date mark, employees cannot verify open date, discarded.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain cup for first soda gun, soiled cup.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wine cooler at end of bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at end of bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Both outside storage rooms. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor in outside storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
35
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Crab cakes dated 3/18/2023 exceeds 7 day shelf life.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Crab cakes dated 3/18/2023 exceeds 7 day shelf life.
01B-13-4
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. Not available for kitchen employees.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip in reach in cooler no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
55
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and bags stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle glass cooler in bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket stored on shelf with food products.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Danste Hospitality Group last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Danste Hospitality Group on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Danste Hospitality Group?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Danste Hospitality Group.
How does Danste Hospitality Group compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Danste Hospitality Group most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Danste Hospitality Group's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Danste Hospitality Group have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Danste Hospitality Group means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Danste Hospitality Group inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Danste Hospitality Group is inspected around three times per year on average.
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