Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown

940 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food ( box of individual half and half ) stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown's latest score of 70 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine ( bottle of rubbing alcohol ) improperly stored next to clean bowls in storage room . Manager relocated bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets at 62 F in insulated holder at buffet less than 4 hours . Manager voluntarily discarded butter packets and added butter to time as a public health control list **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food ( box of individual half and half ) stored on floor in dry storage area . Manager relocated food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw bacon) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked eggs) in small cooler under warmer . Reviewed with manager . Employee rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese , containers of salsa , toppings to include brown sugar, pumpkin seeds in containers without hinged lids . Reviewed with manager .

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food at breakfast bar . Reviewed with manager .

03F-10-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Garbage disposal leaving . Maintenance service scheduled for this day .

29-08-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager discarded . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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 - manager changed sanitizer- recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw bacon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked eggs ) in small cooler next to oven in back kitchen- manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food ( box of coconut milk ) stored on floor in storage room - manager relocated milk. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in kitchen

14-55-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen

22-16-4

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting in dishwasher area with deep groove cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of right side of dishwasher Employee cleaned debris off machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

16-21-4

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 #10 cans are damaged with huge dents on side of cans in dry storage room in rear of kitchen **Warning**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish machine area not labeled Operator placed a label on degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 food service manager certification expired on 05/23/2023 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated that employees have not been trained in food safety/handler

53B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of right side of dishwasher Employee cleaned debris off machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting in dishwasher area with deep groove cut marks. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 #10cans Blueberry Compote are damaged with dented sides located in the dry storage room in rear of kitchen. **Warning**

08B-20-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of water stored on floor in dry storage room in back of kitchen. Operator stored water on pallet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in buffet area on counter. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed juice machine located in buffet area soiled with brown-like substance. **Warning**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “food ( box of individual half and half ) stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown.

How does Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown 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 Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown is inspected around three times per year on average.

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