Matjoa
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2025
78
Score
Matjoa appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Matjoa scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times with rags at bar. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flames inside reach in cooler not covered. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing Bleach not labeled. Employee put label on bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Owner moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Crab ragoons over raw beef. Moved to separate shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
78
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open container on shelf above cooking equipment and utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -unpackaged beef over cooked beef in reach in freezer Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during the inspection
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles on chemical rack next to dish washing area
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at cooks line -grill top has accumulation of grease -stove top has accumulation of food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -cold water at hand sink in bar area
27-19-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -beef in reach in freezer prepped on 7/24/22 Discussed date marking with operator during inspection
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls on dry storage shelf with microwave
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at prep station near hand sink -hole in ceiling at ice machine
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle next to napkins and straws in office area
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack stored next to napkins and straws in office area
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on stove handle at cooks line
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler adjacent of fryers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood has accumulation of grease -pipes at hood have accumulation of grease -racks below stove have accumulation of dust -shelf above stove has accumulation of grease -salamander has accumulation of grease -sides of fryer have accumulation of food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -red peppers containers in near ice machine
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut lettuce 43 degrees Fahrenheit **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -ceiling vents have accumulation of dust
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matjoa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matjoa on file is from Feb 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matjoa?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Matjoa.
How does Matjoa compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Matjoa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Matjoa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Matjoa have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Matjoa 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 Matjoa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Matjoa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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