Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

301 Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
American
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 67f, butter 65f, buffet area. Dice ham 50f, diced sausage 51f, goat cheese 52f, feta 51f, cooks line. All items added to TPHC. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in employee cafeteria unavailable for use due to detached drain. Work order place and repairs in progress. Secondary sink available.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures for breakfast items at buffet available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. All items now added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Short rib packs. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not wrapped for protection on buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repairs in progress.
36-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door cooler in market area back storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine area, three compartment sink walls.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
43
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small and large mixer guards soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Employee soda machine nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran thermometer seven times. Also used thermo strip. 157f, service called.
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area. Wall in front cooking area.
36-36-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish area.
38-01-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
55
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scrambled eggs 110f, now 167f, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Valve turned off, turned on. Dessert area. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Pears. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor in employee cafeteria area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
36-36-4
61
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa.

How does Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa 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 Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is inspected around three times per year on average.