Homewood Suites Clearwater

2233 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Homewood Suites Clearwater five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From under the AC system

29-03-4

Aug 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. During licensing inspection observed two compartment sink with a dishmachine. Dishmachine not working. No means of sanitation of dishes. Observed glass bowl inside dishwasher. Dishwasher was able to get to proper temperature during inspection. Temp on machine states 182 state issued thermometer internal temperature was 163. **Corrected On-Site**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. During inspection observed drain boards rust above three compartment sink.

22-31-4

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen bin soiled with brown and red substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at 8:40am cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding); butter packets (60F - Cold Holding); yogurt (60F - Cold Holding) milk (48F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. Discussed using time as a public health control. Will email DBPR Form HR 5022-090 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device to test the surface of dishes for hot water sanitizer. **Warning**

16-62-1

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. No proof for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen bin soiled with brown and red substance. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on prep table in kitchen

40-06-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall at metal shelf in kitchen has a hole

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters in kitchen not covered

25-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at coffee machine in the kitchen area

51-11-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -dishwashing machine is leaking on the floor and is taking long to get to 160 degrees Fahrenheit

16-55-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites Clearwater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites Clearwater on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Homewood Suites Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

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

Has Homewood Suites Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homewood Suites Clearwater have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homewood Suites Clearwater 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 Homewood Suites Clearwater inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites Clearwater is inspected around two times per year on average.

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