Wildflower Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wildflower Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “can opener blade soiled with build up”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Wildflower Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6 oz can of tomato paste dented in dry storage. Segregated for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measuring 0ppm. Operator added chlorine measuring 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on tall reach in cooler on cook line broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crack of shelves over prep area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
64
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with build up. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - David C. CFM expired 06/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide names due to location of certificates. Observed approved food safety training books and certificates ready for use. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bag of sugar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage. Operator moved bag off floor onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near coffee machine. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket below counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
67
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 47 F in glass door cooler . Temperatures taken this morning . Manager placed on ice and moved to freezer for quick chill down . Recheck 43 F- 47 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to bag of water softener under triple sink . Manager relocated water softener **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under triple sink and in front counter area . Employee labeled spray bottle . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food ( containers of salad oil, flour and sugar ) stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( containers of whole tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry on the floor under the triple sink . Manager relocated water softener . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine in food prep area . Employee changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in food prep area . Employee relocated wiping bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 46 F, chicken stock 46 F made two days previously in walk in cooler ambient temperature 39 F -per manager door left open during cleaning - this food toward the front was elevated - temperatures taken - manager moved food to freezer for quick chill down - **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass door cooler - manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.- soiled slicer guard - employee cleaner slicer guard **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice cubes in cook line hand wash sink - employee rinsed towels in cook line hand wash sink - reviewed with manager
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dana, Andrew hired over 60 days -Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christina expired 2021
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area - employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food ( containers of maple dressing ) stored on floor in walk in cooler -manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
41
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Employee added bleach and retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); -diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) Employee added ice bags to both food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dough mixer in kitchen shows accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute in ice machine located outside the entrance shows a mold like substance on interior of the ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand wash sink in kitchen, to the right of the dishwasher, faucet is disconnected.
29-08-4
52
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken breasts , temped at 9:50. (47F - Cold Holding) Re temped at 10:20 at 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge could not list big six. Educated employee and sent the the big six sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in rear prep area shows accumulation of debris underneath the slicer guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf next to toaster. Employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the two door cooler underneath the microwaves has a torn gasket on the right side door. Gasket torn on single door deli cooler in kitchen to the left of the double oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding in the front kitchen, including the main cook line.
36-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in the two door cooler on the front line underneath the microwaves.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute located outside at the entrance of the establishment shows accumulation of debris and mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in rear prep area on the lower corner of the wall located behind the two stacked ovens shows broken cove molding.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed has expiration date of 2-1-2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in rear of kitchen to the left of the stand up freezer shows cut marks.
14-09-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wildflower Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wildflower Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wildflower Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “can opener blade soiled with build up” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wildflower Cafe.
How does Wildflower Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Wildflower Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Wildflower Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wildflower Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wildflower Cafe 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 Wildflower Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wildflower Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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