De Lukas Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, De Lukas Restaurant and Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food( cut lettuce ) in cooler at cook line .Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over or with unwashed produce in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted are not accurate. Second bar not on plans . Equipment at bar missing- espresso machine , brewers Separator between three compartments and fourth compartment used as a hand wash sink at main bar is a wood separator that goes into the sink . Faucet added for fourth compartment **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. Manager reviewed reporting agreement with new employees and had them sign the reporting agreement **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and soup in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in second bar
51-11-4
47
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Operator installed a dedicated faucet with no separator from 3 compartments. Separator is on order per operator. . Discussed with operators to review these changes with PR Robin **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Plans submitted and are in process of approval . Plans incomplete . Plan reviewer Robin requested additional information via letter on 7/22/25 with no response as of yet Discussed with operators to contact the plan reviewer . **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice, meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Reviewed with manager **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food ( cooked and raw meats and cooked rice) not covered in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Reviewed with manager **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
64
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 12 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with person in charge and employee
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Interior of ice machine and drop plate heavily soiled and water dripping onto ice. Person in charge cleaned the drop plate and discarded ice **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf next to packages of nuts above freezer at cook line area . . Person in charge relocated medicine . **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Two compartment sink in dishwashing area. Person in charge temporarily set up a compartment to sanitize the dishes after washing and rinsing in the dish machine .200 ppm quaternary Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in the main bar area . Handwashing sink in wait station area has items stored inside .
31A-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink .
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trays of glassware , items stored inside bat area near dining area near restrooms
31A-09-4
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 at cook line and wait station area . Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan
51-16-7
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
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink in bar area near restrooms
27-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice, meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line and dishwashing areas . Person in charge labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - -Food ( boxes of produce , boxes of eggs) stored on floor in walk in cooler - containers of oil on floor in dining area near restrooms
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food ( cooked and raw meats and cooked rice) not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in unisex bathroom
32-12-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line and wait station;area
31B-04-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment . Interior of ice machine and drop plate heavily soiled and water dripping onto ice See stop sale. Person in charge cleaned the drop plate and discarded ice **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Person in charge turned off and cleaned the interior of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
11
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over ravioli in reachin freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler prepared over 24 hours not dated, discussed requirements with chef
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer to proper ppm, operator set up Quat sanitizer in triple sink
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking utensils not inverted on cook line
24-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepared items in walk-in cooler not covered
08B-12-5
43
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of cooked soup in triple door cooler Manager relocated raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink in kitchen -reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in triple door cooler - manager removed food from cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues front cook line
22-16-4
58
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: pasteurized liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding). Operator placed on ice at time of inspection to ambient cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler on cooks line. Holding at 46-48F but thermometer reads 41F.
05-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled. Interior ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in prep area blocked by waste receptacle. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved.
14-11-5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Upstairs storage area.
33-34-4
29
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was De Lukas Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at De Lukas Restaurant and Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at De Lukas Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at De Lukas Restaurant and Bar.
How does De Lukas Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
De Lukas Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has De Lukas Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at De Lukas Restaurant and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at De Lukas Restaurant and Bar 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 De Lukas Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, De Lukas Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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