Restoration Cafe

38 N Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Restoration Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw sausage) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( package of bagels ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in kitchen.

08A-02-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back storage area

36-32-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in hallway . Reviewed with manager

25-05-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. Kristins training expired on 10/20/24 . Reviewed with manager

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner substance not labeled in dishwashing area

41-17-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen area . Reviewed with manager .

36-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cups stored on floor in storage area near restrooms . Reviewed with manager

25-05-4

Basic - -Soiled shelf inside cabinet in front counter area . Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager

32-12-5

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked fritattas and peppers, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Black tiles above toaster in front counter area. Discussed with manager.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Discussed with manager, manager printed and posted current license at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Interior of cabinet under espresso machine soiled where 5 gallon bucket is stored to drain excess espresso machine water. Discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Across from three compartment sink in back storage area. Discussed with manager.

22-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -Concrete is not sealed in back storage area in front of reach in cooler and reach in freezer, discussed with manager.

36-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restoration Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restoration Cafe on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restoration Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restoration Cafe.

How does Restoration Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Restoration Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Restoration Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restoration Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restoration Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Restoration Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restoration Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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