Two Buks

1915 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL 33763
American
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Two Buks appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Two Buks was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Two Buks is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line , employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed beverage **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Behind the bar
22-16-4
90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting boards stored behind faucet handles of 3 compartment sink until sink. Operator moved cutting boards. Utensils not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage cell phone stored on cutting board on cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper. Chicken thawing on counter. Chicken still frozen. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine empty 0ppm container changed corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line. Cook rearranged food to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on left side of the bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near 3 compartment sink cove molding missing
36-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine. Operator refilled, second test 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: 0ppm chlorine. Operator refilled and corrected to 50ppm chlorine. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Dishmachine was ran 3 times, all runs 0ppm chlorine. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink 50ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in kitchen. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwash sink. Provided operator with sign. Sign is now hanging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine. Operator refilled, second test 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on cookline not labeled. Discussed with chef. **Warning**
02D-01-5
70
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging next to drink ice well at bar
41-24-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In closet across from kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over cook line
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal bins on storage racks
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Coolers behind bar
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers behind bar
29-49-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
52
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Gatorade drink in produce reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. -Tested at 0ppm, manager primed machine and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -On cooks line hanging on oven door handle. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -Throughout kitchen and behind bar. Discussed with manager.
36-02-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Two Buks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Two Buks on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Two Buks?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Two Buks.

How does Two Buks compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Two Buks most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Two Buks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Two Buks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Two Buks 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 Two Buks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Two Buks is inspected around three times per year on average.