Sleep Inn Clearwater

3939 Ulmerton, Clearwater, FL 33762
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Sleep Inn Clearwater has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.

Sleep Inn Clearwater's latest score of 70 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Was 200+ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table for coffee maker front of only hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of waffle mix
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored coffee filters not covered above coffee maker. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in fridge on shelf for customers. Glass small fridge Visible rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: During inspection observed visible rust in small glass cooler. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee breaking down breakfast put gloves with no hand wash. Touched hard boiled eggs. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used three compartment sink to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash facet turned to the side. Inside of hand wash sink dry. Hand wash sink blocked with table for coffee. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in fridge on shelf for customers. Glass small fridge Visible rust. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
61
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During routine inspection observed dishes in the sink drying. Employee moved all dishes and cloth from Hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During routine inspection observed an employee beverage on prep table. Employee moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen shows accumulation of debris. Microwave in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling. Employee cleaned and sanitized can opener and interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sleep Inn Clearwater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sleep Inn Clearwater on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sleep Inn Clearwater?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sleep Inn Clearwater.

How does Sleep Inn Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

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

Has Sleep Inn Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sleep Inn Clearwater have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sleep Inn Clearwater 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 Sleep Inn Clearwater inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sleep Inn Clearwater is inspected around two times per year on average.