Pdq
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Pdq seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. Heat strip did not turn black , thermometer reading 153 F run twice. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager setup triple sink for use -100 ppm chlorine . Manager to schedule service this day **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Macaroni and cheese 55-60 F , garlic buffalo sauce 49 F made in house in small cooler at cook line . -Cut tomatoes 52 F, cut lettuce 49 F , cut tomatoes 47 F , cheddar cheese 46 F , cheddar cheese 62 F , feta cheese 45 F, pepper jack 65 F No temperatures taken this day . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Macaroni and cheese 55-60 F , garlic buffalo sauce 49 F made in house in small cooler at cook line . - Cut tomatoes 52 F, cut lettuce 49 F , cut tomatoes 47 F , cheddar cheese 46 F , cheddar cheese 62 F , feta cheese 45 F, pepper jack 65 F Cooler next to warmer No temperatures taken this day . Manager scheduled service this day . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager the regular monitoring of food temperatures
05-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside handwashing sink in the front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom . Manager added soap to dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth smart power compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . Solution container empty . Manager set up wiping buckets with chlorine. Recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk 50f, ice added to container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens room. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer floor. Walls behind fryers. Wall in raw chicken breading area.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Incomplete verbiage on hand wash sign in men's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink entering kitchen soiled around faucet handles.
23-03-4
64
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Poultry (105F - Hot Holding) placed in hot hold at 11:00am tempted at approximately 11:45, manager placed on flat top to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -2 Box's of kosher salt and back storage area near walk in freezer, manager discarded. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Operator took off gloves, wiped hands on his pants, put his hands in his pockets, then touched a chemical spray bottle, then touched clean utensils. -Employee breading raw chicken changed gloves, no hand wash before touching cooked chicken. -Employee pushed garbage down with his hands, changed gloves, without hand wash
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Red gasoline container inside employee bathroom, manager placed container outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -On cooks line near chicken breading station, rolling cart in front of hand wash sink. Manger moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling tile above soda bag in a box storage rack. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Manager printed and displayed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -EarPods stored on cooks line near reach in cooler with lettuce and tomato stored inside, cell phone stored on back rack above single service service items. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Manager engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. -Employee with ineffective hair restraint, hair on shoulders, employee tied hair up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -In dish machine area, plastic 6inch 6th pans, manager separated pans to dry **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled throughout cooks line, dish machine area and back storage area with grease, food debris, standing water. Discussed with manager. -Floor soiled inside walk in freezer, with food debris, discussed with manager. -Floor tiles missing in front of fryers on cooks line. -Floor drains throughout cooks line, dish machine area, and back storage area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Chicken breading scooper on cooks line near chicken breading station, stored inside breading container with handle in food. Manager moved scooper to dish ,aching area to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cold holding unit near take out window and soda machines soiled with old food debris. -Exterior of equipment, fryers, breading prep area, soiled with grease and food debris. -Gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line soiled. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat prepped and panned lettuce, manager moved tomato's below prepped lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Pdq most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pdq 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 Pdq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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