Your Way Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Your Way Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Your Way Cafe's latest score of 41 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store cooked chicken in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Ham wrapped in paper towels in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
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. Employee printed and posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Air fryers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board near deli slicer grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee relocated. **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. Eyeglasses stored on deli slicer. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris in cooler gaskets of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of Raid pesticide spray with other various chemicals in kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription pill bottle on prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. One employee certificate expired
53B-14-5
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. Emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of air fryers soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
52
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soil. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. During inspection observed to go pasta salad, chicken salad, and cut melon. All Labeled during inspection. Educated. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter. Employee chained during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in deli reach in cooler over cooked bacon owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Employee moved sliced cheese to cooler for quick chill. Retemped at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of air fliers soiled with food debris, can opener blade soiled in kitchen on counter next to microwave.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on deli reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small toaster oven and toaster soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce over cooked pasta. Employee moved unwashed lettuce to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Your Way Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Your Way Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Your Way Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Your Way Cafe.
How does Your Way Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Your Way Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Your Way Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Your Way Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Your Way Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Your Way Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Your Way Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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