The Boxer
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Boxer stretching back to 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Clearwater Beach restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
70
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter milk wash 53f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm- main dishwasher. Bar dishwasher wrong sanitizer.
22-41-4
High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found in bag in the box storage area. Not landing on any food products.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right Door not attached on line reach in cooler two door. Torn gaskets on top drawer under small flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers. Debris on floors in prep area back of house. Under soda server soda station.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets, sack of onions and various frozen foods in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door does not fully close.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroach under single service storage in back area. One dead cockroach behind bag in the box soda tower.
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in control device at back storage area.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Broken ceiling tile in fry area. Exit area next to back door.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. Prep area.
36-34-5
32
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Deli turkey and deli ham stored in non food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server hand wash sink used at dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ice machine area. Prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
55
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces of mani still in cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed 20 pieces thawed Mahi still in ROP packaging. Items to be discarded. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces of raw mani discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed 20 pieces thawed Mahi still in ROP packaging. Items to be discarded. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Ryan Culley - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food safety first. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Floors in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in under flat top grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fry area. Ceiling tiles stained in cooks area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked taco beef stored with raw steak pieces. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked beef on speed rack. Cooked taco beef stored under raw tuna. All items corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food safety first.
53B-05-5
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
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/ Ryan Culley
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White discharge plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Floors in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in under flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fry area. Ceiling tiles stained in cooks area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed cut tomatoes placed in unsanitized box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
43
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooks line. Torn gasket on bar cooler. Walk in coolers- both floors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs ambient 67f, put in reach in cooler. Milk wash 49f, more ice added, now 42f, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 115f, will reheat to 165f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup in cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Floors in both walk in coolers need repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Various areas in kitchen/ ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer causing door not to close. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door reach in under breading area. This unit is currently under repair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing in kitchen. Water damaged in dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Replaced ceiling tile in kitchen in process of replacing tiles in dining room. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer,drawers under flat top. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cooler floor needs repairs. Separating. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Boxer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Boxer on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Boxer?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Boxer.
How does The Boxer compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
The Boxer most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has The Boxer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Boxer have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Boxer 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 The Boxer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Boxer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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