Clearwater
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Clearwater, the earliest from 2024. Clearwater was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed in use high temp dish machine temperature fluctuating between 112-123F with inspector and establishment min/max thermometers. Checked 3 times. PIC stated that all equipment would be sanitized in three compartment sink and called to have dish machine serviced. Ensure that water used as sanitizer has a utensil surface temperature of at least 160F for mechanical ware washing machine
4-703.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use hot box with large tray full of cooked chicken with internal temperatures of 112*F-122*F with inspector and establishment thermometers. Notified Person IN Charge(PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures. Thermometers were calibrated prior to internal checks. PIC directed employee to move chicken out of hot box. Hot box digital screen showed 166*F internal scan indicated 132*F
3-501.16(A)(1)
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the cooler drawers below the cookline area. Raw sausage stored over shrimp and bacon in the the walk in cooler. PIC relocated all items to proper locations. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two pans of asparagus-112-120F in the hot holding box in the rear cookline area. Corned beef sandwiches-127F on a cart in the rear cookline area. PIC stated that all items were recently made and reheated. Keep TCS food in hot holding at 135F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers/rolls of raw ground beef and pinned steak stored over pork items in the walk in cooler. Raw sausage items stored over fish fillets in the walk in cooler. PIC relocated all items to proper locations. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A1-2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the ware wash area. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times
6-301.12
78
Jan 22, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken and rice soup-45-48F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the soup had been made and began cooling the previous day. PIC discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less
3-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage area with excess old food debris present. Manager removed all items to be properly cleaned. Ensure that Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs and cooked chicken items with no date marks in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that items were opened within the last four days and provided date marks. PHF/TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.17
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Hummus and cooked chicken items with no date marks in the walk in cooler. Tapioca pudding with 10-16 date mark, pepperoni with 10-10 date mark, and two pans of gelatin with 10-14 date marks in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler in the cookline areas. PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken in marinade stored over cut melon, raw bacon and sausage stored over deli meat, and raw sausage stored over fish fillets in the walk in cooler. PIC relocated all items to proper locations. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A1-2)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoops stored in a dipper well that did not have the water running. PIC turned on the water in the dipper well. Ensure that in use utensils are stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes
3-304.12
70
Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee handling dirty equipment in ware wash area went to handle clean items without washing hands. PIC stated that the employee would be trained on when to wash hands. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meat marinara sauce with 8-4 date mark, cooked pasta with no date mark, cooked carrots and celery with no date mark, and potato salad with 8-11 expiration date in the walk in cooler. PIC was unsure of when the pasta and carrots/celery were made and discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler with ambient temperature at 44-45F. PIC removed all PHF/TCS food items to other coolers in the kitchen and on the property, and stated that cooler will be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain PHF/TCS food temperatures at 41F or below
4-301.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw sausage stored directly over cooked ham and tuna in the walk in cooler. *(The ham and tuna were packaged.) PIC relocated the sausage below the ready to eat food items. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clearwater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clearwater on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clearwater?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clearwater.
How does Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Clearwater most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clearwater have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Clearwater means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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