Pierre's Eatery
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Pierre's Eatery has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Pierre's Eatery trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs and raw ground turkey stored over unwashed produce. Meats were relocated to bottom shelf
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lucy no training
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the need to wear a hair restraint while involved in food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Small pan of chicken uncovered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
67
Apr 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plastic plate inside machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe from three compartment sink leaking into pan on floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Soda pump has a leak and draining into pan on floor.
29-03-4
74
Dec 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - mozzarella cheese 63 F at front counter area - manager voluntarily discarded cheese **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to to go cups in front counter area - manager removed spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael P. - CFM Janet present
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink. Blocked by dough trays - employee moved trays - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -tomato sauce residue inside front counter hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer at 200 F when placed in ice water
05-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front line **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelving in back kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets and door frame areas of walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
33
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 7 flying insects in dishwashing area near ice machine - 3 flying insects in front counter area - 4 flying insect at cook line - 18 flying insects in back storage and mop sink areas **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: - 1 flying insect in dish washing area - 2 live flying insects in mop sink area in back kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ricotta cheese at 59 F - operator discarded cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: - shredded cheese 56 F under 1 hour on counter of non working cooler at front counter - person in charge moved cheese to working cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit when checked in - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
50
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding on ice at front counter area- manager placed food on time as a public health control and time marked food **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Complied : Mozzarella cheese 43 F , tomatoes 41F Time extended : * cooked mushrooms 44F/ 45 F manager placed food on ice- manager scheduled service this day **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pierre's Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pierre's Eatery on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pierre's Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pierre's Eatery.
How does Pierre's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Pierre's Eatery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Pierre's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pierre's Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pierre's 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 Pierre's Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pierre's Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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