Clearwater, Pinellas County

TORY'S CAFE

1266 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Apr 8, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-28-4

Detail 24498700

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped gloved hands on apron and continued preparing food.

08A-20-5

Detail 24498708

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw cheesesteaks. Provided operator with handout for proper food storage. Rearranged items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24498702

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near toaster stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 24498709

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Operator cleaned sink. Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 24498706

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. John Boughman needs training.

11-26-1

Detail 24498703

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement. Employees signed names. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24498701

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink has soiled door handles.

50-09-4

Detail 24498704

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24498705

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator relocated tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24498707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burner stove accumulated with grease.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24226557

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat spinach containers.

32-04-4

Detail 24226555

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on left side of hall not full closing. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24226556

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard at bottom of cooler near 3 compartment sink.

50-09-4

Detail 24226558

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted on wall during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24226554

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 23477144

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in storage area . Reviewed with manager

31A-11-4

Detail 23477145

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand sinks are for washing hands only .

53B-01-5

Detail 23477143

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-02-4

Detail 23477139

Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager

50-09-4

Detail 23477141

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager

08B-47-4

Detail 23477140

Basic - Food ( containers of whole tomatoes ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in front counter area . Manager relocated containers of tomatoes Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23477142

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Manager relocated employee bottle of water . Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23478985

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand sinks are for washing hands only . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

32-02-4

Detail 23478983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23478984

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 22970920

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled squeeze bottle , spatula and plate without washing hands.Reviewed with cook

08A-02-6

Detail 22970918

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw beef over bags of ice in freezer in storage area . Reviewed with manager . Employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22970925

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner spray bottle stored on shelf next to clean spatulas in storage area . - cleaner next to individuals of syrup on shelf in front counter area - cleaner next to bag of bread in front counter area . Reviewed with manager .Manager relocated cleaners Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22970928

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

36-27-5

Detail 22970921

Basic - AC grates on wall soiled with accumulated dust. Under prep table at cook line . Reviewed with manager

14-05-4

Detail 22970919

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in small cooler opposite stove and refrigerator in storage area . Reviewed with manager

08B-38-4

Detail 22970926

Basic - Food ( container of whole tomatoes) stored on floor in front counter area . Employee relocated container Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22970923

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Detail 22970922

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust , soiled shelves in cook line area . Reviewed with manager

22-16-4

Detail 22970924

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues opposite grill . Soiled interior of freezer in storage area Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22970927

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface opposite grill

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22586623

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 61 F in reach in cooler in storage area -per manager out on counter per order - manager placed sausage in reach in freezer for quick chill down Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22586621

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf next to packaged buns in cook line area - employee relocated spray bottles Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22586624

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. Cut lunch meat in reach in cooler at cook line and milk opened 3 days previously in cooler in front counter area - reviewed with manager

11-27-4

Detail 22586622

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22586619

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22586616

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. Jack hired a year previously discussed with manager

08B-32-4

Detail 22586617

Basic - Food being cooled outside. Two containers of uncovered cooked potatoes cooling on storage rack out side the back exit door in the back parking area of plaza -manager discarded food Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 22586618

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line and soiled interior of freezer in dish washing area - reviewed with manager

29-11-4

Detail 22586620

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under mop sink outside - service scheduled

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22214047

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese and sour cream in reach-in cooler in dish area. Operator moved items to bottom shelf of reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22214049

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22214050

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.

50-01-4

Detail 22214052

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22214048

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler door located on cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 22214051

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior located on cook line.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

11-02-5

Detail 21835140

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

12A-27-4

Detail 21835138

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator changed gloves, washed hands, put on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21835139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Discussed with operator the importance of time stamping as related to time as a public health. Operator marked time properly on food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21835136

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets for fryer on cook line show accumulation of food debris.

50-09-4

Detail 21835137

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed at time of inspection.

12B-07-4

Detail 21835141

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on top of deli cooler on cook line at counter. Operator moved the drink. Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-09-4

Detail 21525688

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack eggs, then continued to perform other food related activities. Stopped and educated employee of glove change and hand washing in between after touching hard shelled eggs. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21525689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Educated operator on the importance of keeping a time marks. Operator wrote time marks. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21525685

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior shelves of the single door deli cooler on the main cook line. Fry baskets on fryer show accumulation of grease and debris. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21525687

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit at time of inspection.

50-09-4

Detail 21525691

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Establishment does not have their current license displayed. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21525686

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in rear of establishment to the left of the white freezer near the three compartment sink. Employee discarded and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21525684

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath the flat top grill has accumulation of grease and debris.

05-09-4

Detail 21525692

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white fridge in the dish area has no ambient thermometer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21525693

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the white fridge in the three compartment sink area shows accumulation of debris. Hoods above the flattop grill show accumulation of debris and grease. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 21525690

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in mens restroom slow draining of water.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21091081

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled, interior of reach in cooler shelves soiled in deli reach in cooler, slicer guard soiled with food debris last used a week ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21091082

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2022 license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Time Extended

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 20929606

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dirty to clean no hand wash. Employee corrected to wash hands and she did. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20929603

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled, interior of reach in cooler shelves soiled in deli reach in cooler, slicer guard soiled with food debris last used a week ago. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20929602

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20929607

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator using time but can not find written plan. Emailed plan to operator. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20929609

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20929608

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2022 license displayed. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20929604

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20929601

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in refrigerator in rear dish area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20929610

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling cart in dish area soiled with debris. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20929605

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20590061

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheddar jack in white deli reach-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage.

12A-09-4

Detail 20590058

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and didn't change gloves and wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Employee touched face with gloves on and didn't change gloves and wash hands before handling clean cooking utensils. Discussed proper hand washing procedures Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20590054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White deli reach-in cooler: peeled hard boiled eggs 46°F, provolone 44-49°F. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re-temp: peeled hard boiled eggs 37°F, provolone 43°F. Per operator they've been in and out of cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20590055

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cook line: sausage gravy 112-132°F. Operator turned up steam table Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20590063

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. Cut ham in single door reach-in cooler not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 20590059

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on single door reach-in cooler of cook line.

53B-14-5

Detail 20590057

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. 1 employee expired 09/10/2021

10-20-4

Detail 20590056

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20590062

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach-in cooler of cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 20590060

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line.