Thunder Dogs

25778 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763
American
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Thunder Dogs is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Thunder Dogs' latest score of 64 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili in metal pan, bulk hot hold, see stop sale Operator cutting lemons, making lemonade. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Operator cutting lemons, making lemonade. Under tent set up at Pasco EZ Pull it. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-65-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Joseph T. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. Chili in metal pan, bulk hot hold, not individual, see stop sale **Admin Complaint**
08B-64-5
64
Aug 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thunder Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thunder Dogs on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Thunder Dogs compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Thunder Dogs most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Thunder Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thunder Dogs have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thunder Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.