Prelude Sports Bar
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
32
Score
Prelude Sports Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2023. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 17 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From top of reach-in cooler at 6:05pm. Operator placed item in ice bath. Rechecked temp a. buttermilk (62F - Cold Holding) 47f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above washed cilantro in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved raw shell eggs below cilantro. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk-in cooler. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that two recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercooked hamburgers no Consumer Advisory. Operator printed and posted Consumer Advisory in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle on drainboard in warewashing area containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine in the process of being repaired. Three-compartment sink is setup. Tested quaternary sanitizing reading 200ppm.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed phone. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin located near walk-in cooler soiled with brown substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks located near walk-in cooler not adequately secured.
51-11-4
32
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: No proof of food manager certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Per plan reviewer Cindy ., no plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: No proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Hand wash sink soiled in employee restroom , used toilet paper , paper towels on the floor , soiled shelf that's part of the wall **Admin Complaint**
32-07-4
64
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Hand wash sink in food prep,area 81 F when run for 2 minutes Reviewed with. Manager **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
58
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 47 F , seasoned milk 45 F in cooler opposite fryer . Employee put food on ice and placed in freezer for quick chill down . Recheck
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Reviewed with manager handwashing requirements .
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager
27-16-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Manager unable to provide water at hand wash sink - hand wash sink out of order( taped of hand wash sinks and water disconnected ) by ice machine
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer inside Cigar Lounge hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line area . No paper towels in employee restroom and Cigar lounge . Manager placed paper towels at Cigar Lounge hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink at server station No soap in employee restroom. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at Prelude Bar and Cigar Lounge
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at Cigar Lounge
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster
33-19-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station and Cigar bar hand wash sinks
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with employee. Employee washed onions and returned to cutting onions **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar . Employee moved straws to the back of bar **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand wash sink not not attached to the wall in employee restroom
32-05-4
14
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs on both ladies and men's restrooms . Operator filled paper towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice bucket not inverted and contains some stored water inside
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back room. Discussed with operator the need to keep the interior of the ice machine free of mold like substance and debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employees bathroom by the back exit door vanity soiled.
32-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured/chained down **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by entrance to double door entrance to the kitchen 1 dead roach by the hand wash sink in the kitchen 1 dead roach by the shelf holding utensils by the kitchen 1 dead roach by the storage freezer by the corner hand wash sink 3 dead roaches under mop sink near the wal in cooler 2 dead. roaches inside the employee s bathroom Operator disposed of roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line , prep area and storage areas under and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in kitchen, sodas in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food to be a minimum of 6" inches off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by the back door has holes
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on stove door handle.Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in hand wash sink by the corner of kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employees belongings in bar area two purses and sunglasses next serving trays and service single utensils
40-01-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Near back door.
29-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No water going to prep sink
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single advice stored on the floor near cook line.
25-05-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed wires in the kitchen by back door exit
36-04-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in back room by employee bathroom pipe leaking **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding food removed from its original container no labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
39
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken, raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat ( cheese ) food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with employee
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine -run twice - manager provided service - recheck twice 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen and bar
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar - employee relocated ice scoop
10-08-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar
51-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near brewer in kitchen
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
22-16-4
41
Aug 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine area Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing kitchen Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Water damage in ceiling near ice machine - water dripping from ceiling by back door - scheduled repair this day **Time Extended**
36-32-5
70
Jun 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink 200 quaternary Priority: High Priority
22-47-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation near ice machine and employee restroom . Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Operator scheduled plumbing service this day Priority: Intermediate
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
16-03-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine area Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing kitchen Priority: Basic
36-03-4
Basic - Observed: Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Priority: Basic
16-02-4
Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Plumbing service scheduled this day Priority: Basic
29-27-4
Basic - Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Priority: Basic
36-02-5
43
Jan 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prelude Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prelude Sports Bar on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prelude Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Prelude Sports Bar.
How does Prelude Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Prelude Sports Bar most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Prelude Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Prelude Sports Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Prelude Sports Bar 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 Prelude Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prelude Sports Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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