Regency Oaks Il South
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
70
Score
Regency Oaks Il South has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of tomatoes) stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Regency Oaks Il South's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine . Run three times . Manager primes dish machine . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in beverage station
51-11-4
Basic - Floor covering in disrepair.at cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Manager posted hand wash sign at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris . Cutting board in storage area with stains . Manager discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.manager posted consumer advisory in dining area . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line . Per manager , floors are scheduled for resurfacing
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food( cut vegetables) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at beverage station **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Manager placed closed trashcan in restroom **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in storage area . Manager discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
61
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Triple sink set up 200 ppm quaternary for use - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Per manager , service provided previously in the week . Chlorine 10 ppm run 6 times - primed . Manager to use triple sink until dish machine is in good repair **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili at 56 F at 3:10 pm cooked previous day at 4:00 pm - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chili at 56 F at 3:10 pm cooked previous day at 4:00 pm - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
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. Dish machine run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Triple sink set up 200 ppm quaternary for use
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( chlorine , quaternary ) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Reviewed with manager .
16-37-1
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
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
50
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented cans of potatoes present in dry storage area . See stop sale. Sous chef moved cans to office for return **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Reviewed Sous Chef .
08B-17-4
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink opposite ice cream freezer - manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: 2 live roaches on floor in hallway area near storage room, manager removed live roaches - cleaned and sanitized floor **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink opposite ice cream freezer , 1 dead roach on top door of ice cream freezer - manager removed dead roaches - cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: 2 dead roaches on floor in mop sink room near kitchen , 1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink opposite ice cream freezer - manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitize **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present of red cabbage in storage room - manager segregated dented . See stop sale.
01B-01-4
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 three times - triple sink set up for use until dish machine is sanitizing properly **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink opposite ice cream freezer - manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - hard boiled eggs 46 F , blue cheese 46 F at buffet - manager placed food to walk in freezer for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink opposite ice cream freezer , 1 dead roach on top door of ice cream freezer - manager removed dead roaches - cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of parsnips ) stored with ready-to-eat food.in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented cans present of red cabbage in storage room - manager segregated dented cans **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
43
Apr 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - -Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near triple sink
29-42-4
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 - service scheduled for less than an hour - triple sink set up 200 ppm quaternary **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling pitcher with water - reviewed proper use of hand wash sink - for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( strawberries) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut Brussels ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle near mop sink
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the bulk container of sugar in dry storage area
02D-01-5
50
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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 2022-12-14: **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Regency Oaks Il South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Regency Oaks Il South on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Regency Oaks Il South?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of tomatoes) stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Regency Oaks Il South.
How does Regency Oaks Il South compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Regency Oaks Il South most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Regency Oaks Il South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Regency Oaks Il South have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Regency Oaks Il South 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 Regency Oaks Il South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Regency Oaks Il South is inspected around four times per year on average.
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