Pete & Shorty's
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
47
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pete & Shorty's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three 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
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw turkey burgers in pan with Bread , manager moved the item and discarded bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ingredients used in the bar stored at the hand sink .reviewed with manager
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand sink in bar area , employee placed paper towels in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine, manager cleaned the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drinks on table , employee removed drinks . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while prepping and cooking food on cooks line, employee removed food . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed small reach in cooler on cooks line with a rusty pitted lid.
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooded paddle used to stir chill in poor condition. Discussed with owner the importance of using the correct tool.
14-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler adjacent to the grill .
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed one fryer basket with detached metal in poor repair.Manager removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
47
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - -Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products is not working . -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures Reviewed with manager .
05-08-4
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. Fidela's Training expired 3/2025. Reviewed with manager
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining area . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - -Food ( bucket of pickles ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - boxes of soda on floor in office .Manager relocated bucket and boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - -In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment -cooler and freezer . Manager relocated knives -In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook relocated tongs . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned dropped plate **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored with boxes of ketchup packets in order station in dining area . Manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in back storage area . Reviewed with manager
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar . Manager relocated scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 10 pieces of grouper. Manager discarded
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone near spices on rack. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp behind cook line. Employee took water out **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In-between deli cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Inside Cole slaw employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris gaskets at reach in cooler near microwave
23-03-4
74
May 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -88 droppings on shelves behind cook line wall by office door -1 rodent dropping on shelf under heat well on cook line -36 rodent droppings in between wall and walk in cooler -3 rodent droppings on shelf under electrical box next to traps in storage area -5 rodent droppings on floor next to beer cooler in bar **Warning**
35A-04-4
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dish machine used to fill buckets
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins over triple sink
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area. Drink ice at soda machine not protected at entrance to bar, covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-62-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Storage room
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
41
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - One hood filter missing baffles.
14-42-4
78
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage walk in cooler. -Walk in cooler was just replaced, manager states that the floor is scheduled to be epoxied. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pete & Shorty's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pete & Shorty's on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pete & Shorty's?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pete & Shorty's.
How does Pete & Shorty's compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Pete & Shorty's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Pete & Shorty's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pete & Shorty's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pete & Shorty's 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 Pete & Shorty's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pete & Shorty's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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