Lakeview Grill
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Lakeview Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hermelinda Paloma expired 1/17/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in dishwashing washing area rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Milk and condiments in unlocked reach in glass cooler facing dining area with bottled drinks. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
08B-63-4
82
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon stored above apple in reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator placed item below apple. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Reuse of sour cream containers to store chicken.
25-32-4
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave kitchen and go outside of establishment while donning gloves then return to kitchen and start touching clean utensils and pans without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken below raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open soda beverage stored on top of prep table. Operator removed soda. Discussed with operator cleaning and sanitizing table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered chicken in reach-in freezer. Operator covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food ( bacon) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cucumbers ) in glass door cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in glass door cooler. Reviewed with manager .
08B-49-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line . Reviewed with manager
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris and dirt - Soiled reach in freezer at cook line and storage room
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line and storage areas . Reviewed with manager .
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in glass door cooler . Reviewed with manager .
08B-17-4
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in front line area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged -not commercially packaged raw chicken over ground beef in freezer at cook line . Reviewed with manager
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked meats , vegetables, soup in reach in coolers made two days previously . Reviewed with manager .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area
41-17-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Reviewed with manager . Employee drink removed from refrigerator . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in front line area . Reviewed with manager
22-16-4
61
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lamb soup in stand up glass cooler face, in kitchen, not date marked from Monday, 3-13-23. Operator date marked food item properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave shows accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
74
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. comminuted beef, temped at 11:10am, operator cut portions and moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen to the left of the two door, glass stand up cooler, was blocked by brooms and garbage can, employee moved all items.
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. Black beans prepped 24 hours ago not date marked. Educated operator and he date marked the black beans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in un drained ice in kKitchen on single door deli cooler. Operator drained water and re panned the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-31-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. An abundance of employee clothing and things kept in the front counter and storage area to the left of the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in the kitchen on both deli coolers show accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. At hand wash sink in kitchen to the left of the two door cooler in kitchen shows very little light. **Repeat Violation**
38-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.wood shelf in kitchen , above the single door deli cooler not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen above the hoods shows disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on the two door deli cooler in kitchen show torn gaskets.
14-10-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lakeview Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lakeview Grill on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lakeview Grill?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lakeview Grill.
How does Lakeview Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Lakeview Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Lakeview Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lakeview Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lakeview Grill 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 Lakeview Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lakeview Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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