Fords Garage

26210 Us Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fords Garage has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Fords Garage was last inspected on Feb 20, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Fords Garage's record stops at Feb 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Fords Garage is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at expo line - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 expo line - manager date labeled the milk **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at bar in the main service well area

31A-04-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at expo line

22-16-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or soap or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area, operator replaced both **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on frontline near beverage station. Operator moved floor fan. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, cups stacked at beverage station in kitchen

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris -soiled hinges at reach-in cooler on cook line -dusty floor fan

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered, bacon container missing lid, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored above ready-to-eat food , cheese cake and ham on rolling rack in walk-in cooler. Operator moved produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator put chain on tank **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items phone on prep table near ice bin

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Dangle weave bracelet on employee prepping salads.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, two employee not wearing bread covers at cook line.

13-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fords Garage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fords Garage on file is from Feb 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Fords Garage compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Fords Garage most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Fords Garage's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fords Garage have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fords Garage means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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