Days Inn Clearwater Central
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Days Inn Clearwater Central has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Days Inn Clearwater Central is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without sanitizing . Reviewed with employee . Sanitizer changed . Triple sink set up correctly . 200 ppm quaternary . Dishes moved to wash sink . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - yogurt 47 F inside reach in cooler under 3 hours at self service area . Employee moved yogurt to reach in freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Jacket stored inside hand wash sink . Employee removed jacket from sink . Reviewed hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be available at all times **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Adelina hired approximately 4 months previously per front desk clerk .
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in back kitchen storage area .
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on shelf near brewers in back kitchen area
25-06-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at self service area
05-11-4
45
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near grease trap . Reviewed with person in charge . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: License is still delinquent **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on self service coffee dispensers soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Staff unable to locate or provide proof of CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Per GM, no staff has a valid CFM. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Staff unable to locate or provide proof of food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Property GM has valid food handler certificate. No proof of training for other food service staff **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cream cheese 50 F in cooler at self service area - employee adjusted the cooler temperature lower and moved cream cheese to freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled nozzles at coffee machine in customer self service area - soiled refrigerator shelves in back storage area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink .
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee phone and backpack on shelf with cans of gravy- employee relocated personal items to a designated shelf **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use plates not inverted at customer service area - employee inverted plates **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Manager rearranged plastic forks **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Days Inn Clearwater Central last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Days Inn Clearwater Central on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Days Inn Clearwater Central?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Days Inn Clearwater Central.
How does Days Inn Clearwater Central compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Days Inn Clearwater Central most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Days Inn Clearwater Central's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Days Inn Clearwater Central have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Days Inn Clearwater Central 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 Days Inn Clearwater Central inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Days Inn Clearwater Central is inspected around three times per year on average.
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