Karma Juice Bar & Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Karma Juice Bar & Eatery appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Karma Juice Bar & Eatery was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food ( box of bananas” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Karma Juice Bar & Eatery on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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/. Added front counter area with espresso machine , two reach in coolers and blender , kitchen area hand wash sink relocated , press and toaster next to hand wash sink in kitchen , large pre table in the center area of kitchen. Ice machine added to room near dish washing area .Per operator , plans to relocate oven and add the next door unit for food prep area to the kitchen in the future .
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled opposite ice machine . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Chia pudding, cranberry chicken salad , missing address of the establishment, beans and kimchi in 6 door reach in cooler Missing name and address of the establishment Per manager, labels are on order with the required information **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Food ( box of bananas , mango, pineapple ) stored on floor in walk in cooler .Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dish washing area and front food prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 29 seats in out side area 14 seats inside total 43 seats licensed for 21 seats . Emailed to operator the seating change evaluation form
51-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
67
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed the need to add a back flow preventer to the mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.clorox and lotion next to hot sauce. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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/. Began construction on a shed for storage on the outside of the building, added a cage to the rear of the building holding pots and pan. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored in dry storage area. Discussed the need to remove paint from storage area. **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Discussed with operator that all food equipment needs to be inside the Restaurant and protected in a room fully enclosed. **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Current license not display in proper placed. Discussed with operator that the license needs to be disclosed in proper area . **Warning**
50-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys next to hot sauce by wired rack.Employee removed car key.Sweather hanging on shelf holding food in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator the need to put on hair restraints when preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chocolate and ice in walk in freezer . Dry storage Banda and vinegar . Potatoes on floor. Discussed with operator the need to store food a minimum of 6 inches from the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - romaine lettuce date marked 8/28 in cooler at front counter - manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw salmon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( shredded mozzarella) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 6 rodent droppings on bottom shelf in dry storage room near back door - manager removed droppings and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - cut romaine lettuce date marked 8/28 in cooler at front counter - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
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 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 - Insect control device ( rodent trap ) next to container of sesame seeds in dry storage area - manager relocated rodent trap **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room - employee removed roach, cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. - 30 seats inside area and 33 seats in the out side area
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in dry storage area
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in storage area and walk in freezer
08B-38-4
33
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 02/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area - manager placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - 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 - Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of sugar in storage area , bag of carrots in walk in cooler and container of peanuts in storage area stored on floor
08B-38-4
58
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0ppm manager changed solution, retested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Dishes not sanitized properly due to improper sanitation levels at three compartment sink, operator changed solution and re-sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. -Seating evaluation form not complete, 33 seats outside and 23 inside for a total of 56 seats. discussed with manager **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
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 stored in walk in cooler not date marked. -Half n Half stored in reach in cooler near register not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - No test strips for Quat sanitizer bucket or chlorine three compartment sink sanitizer. Discussed with manager.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked Chicken stored inside reach in cooler near register not date marked. -Cooked Chicken stored inside walk in cooler not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer bucket across from hand wash sink tested at 0ppm, manager changed solution. Retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Metal spoons stored across three compartment sink not stored handle up. Manager stored spoons correctly. Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Rolling-rack of Clean sheet pans stored in cleaning supply closet. Manager moved rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Inside reach in cooler near register. -On top of cutting board on reach in cooler near register. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Under hand wash sink pipe is leaking across from oven. manager tightened pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Single-use to go containers stored not inverted near register. Manager stored correctly. -Plastic forks near register are stored not inverted. Manager stored correctly. -To go container stored touching plants on top of counter near three compartment sink. Manager moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Quinoa on storage rack uncovered. Manager covered jar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed produce for sale stored in wooden crates, over ready to eat packaged items for sale in hallway near bathroom.
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Karma Juice Bar & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Karma Juice Bar & Eatery on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Karma Juice Bar & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food ( box of bananas” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Karma Juice Bar & Eatery.
How does Karma Juice Bar & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Karma Juice Bar & Eatery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Karma Juice Bar & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karma Juice Bar & Eatery have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Karma Juice Bar & Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Karma Juice Bar & Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Karma Juice Bar & Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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