Rodie's
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rodie's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Rodie's scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/. Wait station has been added to area designated as seating area. Wait station used for drink preparation and ice scooping, hand wash sink added and stocked available in this area. Per call plan review Cindy , an application was submitted in February but menu and plan drawing not submitted . A deficiency letter was sent and there has been no response . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables ( cut tomatoes washed then placed in cardboard box ) not washed prior to preparation. Employee washed produce and placed in plastic container **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging next to boxes of soda in storage area
40-06-5
78
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (45F - Cold Holding; retemped at 36F); butter packs (57F - Cold Holding; retemped at 47F) Operator paced items in freezer to allow to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Butter packets in cardboard box inside cooler at expo line Milk at 49 F inside cooler at expo line . Manager moved butter and milk to freezer for quick chill down Ambient thermometer reading 40 F improperly stored in the back of the cooler instead of the front area. Ambient thermometer reading of thermometer moved to the front area of cooler reading 49 F . Inspector and manager took a temperature of the milk with a reading of 49 F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Orzo soup in walk in cooler marked 9/15 Diced cooked chicken in walk in cooler marked 9/12 Operator discarded items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Orzo soup in walk in cooler marked 9/15 Diced cooked chicken in walk in cooler marked 9/12 Operator discarded items**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Quiche dated marked 11/20 , feta cheese date marked 11/22 tuna salad date marked 11/15 , cooked rice date marked 10/23 exceeds 7 days in double door cooler **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Food not being monitored for temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: - Food not being monitored for temperatures **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
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/. Wait station has been added to area designated as seating area. Wait station used for drink preparation and ice scooping, no hand wash sink available in this area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: No plans received per Plan Reviewer Karly **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 101F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Probe thermometer for dish machine with measured reading of 98 F when actively in use **Admin Complaint**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Cutting boards at cook line have cut marks on them **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Pans on drying rack in kitchen -cups stacked at wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Plastic containers stacked with moisture in between - wet nesting- on shelf in dishwashing area **Admin Complaint**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Torn Gaskets on walk in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Gaskets torn on walk in cooler door **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine thermometer stuck at 100F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Temperature gauge remains at 96 -100 F when dish machine is in use **Admin Complaint**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler dripping condensation in middle of doorway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Condensation dripping from sprinkler head in the middle entry way inside walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
28-02-4
37
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (45F - Cold Holding; retemped at 36F); butter packs (57F - Cold Holding; retemped at 47F) Operator paced items in freezer to allow to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Orzo soup in walk in cooler marked 9/15 Diced cooked chicken in walk in cooler marked 9/12 Operator discarded items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Orzo soup in walk in cooler marked 9/15 Diced cooked chicken in walk in cooler marked 9/12 Operator discarded items**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat deli meats in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Food not being monitored for temperature **Warning**
05-08-4
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/. Wait station has been added to area designated as seating area. Wait station used for drink preparation and ice scooping, no hand wash sink available in this area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. No certificate for line cook **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Line cook Vicente training certificate expired 9/4/25 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 101F. **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Torn Gaskets on walk in cooler door **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Pans on drying rack in kitchen -cups stacked at wait station **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Box of tissues stored on bread rack at end of cook line. Operator moved to employee area. -Bike stored next to canned goods in dry storage area of kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler dripping condensation in middle of doorway. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of rust-like substance in the interior lid of the ice bin at wait station **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Operator returned to sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line. Operator replaced with clean cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters shared with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine thermometer stuck at 100F **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine doors soiled with debris. **Warning**
16-03-4
18
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes, sliced tomatoes , dice ham, quiche, sliced turkey.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup no handle used for portioning feta. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms 47 F, cooked ham 49 F , pooled eggs 48 F, cheddar cheese 48 F in walk in cooler between stove and grill - manager placed food on ice - temperatures taken this morning - 70 F butter packets on counter placed 2 hours previously - manager placed butter on ice and inside cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over precooked sausage - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trashcan and crate in the expo area - manager relocated items - reviewed with manger that hand wash sink must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods ( poached eggs) covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment (. Cooler between stove and grill ) not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.- manager scheduled service for this morning
14-74-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at expo line
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of whole onions) stored with ready-to-eat food.( precooked potatoes ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Oct 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shell eggs on cooks line 69F, tempted at 10am placed on cooks line at 8am. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control forms 5022-090 and 5022-100, operator placed eggs in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical Bottles of Quat Plus, sanitizer, and ice machine cleaner stored on storage rack above dining room table caddies manager moved bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled manager placed at dish machine to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. -Discussed with Operator. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Can of paint, can of paint stain and WD40 in back storage area under prep table across from walk in cooler, operator removed paint can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Evidence of employee eating in food preparation and food storage area. -Styrofoam cup of soda and plate of half eaten breakfast foods on top of food prep area near Office. Manager moved food to designated area -Pink Yeti cup stored on front line, inside kitchen on top of reach in cooler. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -White glass plates, stored overnight on top of cooks line not inverted, discussed with operator. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed boxed of mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods inside walk in cooler, manager moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -6inch 3rd pans In back storage area near dish machine, discussed with manager. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Chargers and cell phones stored on food prep surface in back prep area across from walk in cooler. Manager moved items. -Three employee purses stored on top of clean/dry wet wiping cloths in front line, inside kitchen, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rodie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rodie's on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rodie's?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rodie's.
How does Rodie's compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Rodie's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Rodie's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rodie's have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rodie's 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 Rodie's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rodie's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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