Village Inn Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Village Inn Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed 4 pieces of fish inside reach in cooler fully thawed. Educated. Box states remove from packaging before thawing. In freezer Stop sale issued
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. During inspection observed prep cook preparation salads with two flare pans on top of trash cans employee moved. Sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During inspection observed prep cook in back of restaurant blocking prep table with clip board and trash can. Moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. During inspection observed 4 pieces of fish inside reach in cooler fully thawed. Educated. Box states remove from packaging before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on dry storage rack.
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 had cell phone and ear pods on side table next to deli cooler at cook line. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed corned beef in three compartment sink thawing in pan with no running water. Employee added running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on back preparation table employee put in bucket.
21-12-4
52
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oatmeal (132F - Hot Holding); grits (124F - Hot Holding **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with single service items **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter in wrong place
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool line reach in cooler Plant Foods (47F - Cold Holding); ; Dairy (53F - Cold Holding); egg whites (50F - Cold Holding) hard boiled eggs (46 - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (45F - Cold Holding)retemp 10:35 cheese 60 degrees, cut greens 46 degrees, boiled eggs 46 degrees, cheese 54 degrees, both reach in coolers on the cookline. Manager changed to metal pans and added ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar/coffee hand sink
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cook line under steam table **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep cook with a wrist watch
13-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Closest to bread rack on cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stored over ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler unwashed celery and mushrooms over cheese
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
37
Mar 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In soda box storage room
36-36-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Inn Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Inn Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Village Inn Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Village Inn Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Village Inn Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Inn Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Village Inn Restaurant 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 Village Inn Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Inn Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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