Clearwater, Pinellas County

DE LUKAS RESTAURANT AND BAR

1343 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 24618052

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish stored with package of raw chicken in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24618048

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner bottles stored on shelf next to bottles of liquor in front of the triple sink at the bar . Manager relocated spray bottles Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24618050

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. -Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ServSafe certificates provided for Ariana Natacha Araujo Torres Zdravko Talanga , Yorgo Papagiana all dates have 3 year expiration date

31A-09-4

Detail 24618049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of the hand wash sink. Trash can relocated . Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 24618054

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.at the bar . Reviewed with manager

51-16-7

Detail 24618055

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans that were approved on 4/22/2026 are not accurate in the bar area next to the restroom . Inspector directed operator to submit accurate plans to Plan Review Kay Clark Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-03-5

Detail 24618047

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ServSafe certificates provided for Ariana Natacha Araujo Torres Zdravko Talanga , Yorgo Papagiana all dates have 3 year expiration date

51-11-4

Detail 24618053

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.at bar near restrooms

08B-54-4

Detail 24618051

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open liquor bottles stored on a small shelf attached to the compartment of the triple sink and drain board area at the bar exposed to splash .

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-04-5

Detail 24465356

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over or with unwashed produce in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24465361

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food( cut lettuce ) in cooler at cook line .Manager rearranged food . Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 24465357

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

51-16-7

Detail 24465362

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted are not accurate. Second bar not on plans . Equipment at bar missing- espresso machine , brewers Separator between three compartments and fourth compartment used as a hand wash sink at main bar is a wood separator that goes into the sink . Faucet added for fourth compartment Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24465360

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. Manager reviewed reporting agreement with new employees and had them sign the reporting agreement Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24465359

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and soup in walk in cooler

51-11-4

Detail 24465358

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in second bar

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 23942958

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Operator installed a dedicated faucet with no separator from 3 compartments. Separator is on order per operator. . Discussed with operators to review these changes with PR Robin Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23942959

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Plans submitted and are in process of approval . Plans incomplete . Plan reviewer Robin requested additional information via letter on 7/22/25 with no response as of yet Discussed with operators to contact the plan reviewer . Time Extended

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-04-4

Detail 23815669

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23815673

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23815674

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice, meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Reviewed with manager Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 23815672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23815671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food ( cooked and raw meats and cooked rice) not covered in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Reviewed with manager Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23815670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 12Basic: 9Total: 25

41-07-4

Detail 23800686

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf next to packages of nuts above freezer at cook line area . . Person in charge relocated medicine . Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23800699

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Two compartment sink in dishwashing area. Person in charge temporarily set up a compartment to sanitize the dishes after washing and rinsing in the dish machine .200 ppm quaternary Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

12A-07-5

Detail 23800689

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with person in charge and employee

01B-13-4

Detail 23800688

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Interior of ice machine and drop plate heavily soiled and water dripping onto ice. Person in charge cleaned the drop plate and discarded ice Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 23800705

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in the main bar area . Handwashing sink in wait station area has items stored inside .

11-27-4

Detail 23800687

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.

31A-04-4

Detail 23800685

Intermediate - Hand wash sink in main bar area does not have dedicated faucet and is a compartment of a four compartment sink .

31A-09-4

Detail 23800684

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trays of glassware , items stored inside bat area near dining area near restrooms

53A-02-7

Detail 23800697

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

31B-02-4

Detail 23800704

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line and wait station area . Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23800706

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - plans on record are not accurate . Four compartment sink added to bar to include one compartment for hand wash sink , plans have a single compartment hand wash sink . Mop-sink not in the dishwashing area as indicated on plan

53B-01-5

Detail 23800696

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.

11-26-1

Detail 23800691

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.

27-09-4

Detail 23800703

Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink in bar area near restrooms

02C-02-5

Detail 23800702

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice, meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler .

41-17-4

Detail 23800690

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line and dishwashing areas . Person in charge labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23800692

Basic - -Food ( boxes of produce , boxes of eggs) stored on floor in walk in cooler - containers of oil on floor in dining area near restrooms

22-20-5

Detail 23800695

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Person in charge turned off and cleaned the interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23800694

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in unisex bathroom

50-09-4

Detail 23800708

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-19-4

Detail 23800693

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment . Interior of ice machine and drop plate heavily soiled and water dripping onto ice See stop sale. Person in charge cleaned the drop plate and discarded ice Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23800700

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line and wait station;area

29-27-4

Detail 23800701

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

08B-12-5

Detail 23800707

Basic - Stored food ( cooked and raw meats and cooked rice) not covered in walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 23800698

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-12-5

Detail 23393707

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored items not coveredAÂ Location: Walk in coolerAÂ a. Beef cook yesterday in pan not covered b.AÂ Chicken

14-17-4

Detail 23393706

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 22862381

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over ravioli in reachin freezer

02C-02-5

Detail 22862384

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler prepared over 24 hours not dated, discussed requirements with chef

16-59-1

Detail 22862390

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer to proper ppm, operator set up Quat sanitizer in triple sink

22-20-5

Detail 22862386

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 22862388

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 22862385

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 22862383

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar

24-07-4

Detail 22862382

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking utensils not inverted on cook line

10-08-5

Detail 22862387

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22862389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22862391

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22862393

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar

08B-12-5

Detail 22862392

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepared items in walk-in cooler not covered

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22519115

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of cooked soup in triple door cooler Manager relocated raw chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22519114

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22519118

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink in kitchen -reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated trash can Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22519117

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.

08B-49-4

Detail 22519113

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in triple door cooler - manager removed food from cooler

22-16-4

Detail 22519116

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues front cook line

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22095143

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

50-17-3

Detail 22095138

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22095137

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22095139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: pasteurized liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding). Operator placed on ice at time of inspection to ambient cool. Corrective Action Taken

05-05-4

Detail 22095135

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler on cooks line. Holding at 46-48F but thermometer reads 41F.

11-27-4

Detail 22095145

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22095140

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled. Interior ice machine soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22095136

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in prep area blocked by waste receptacle. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22095142

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22095141

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-11-5

Detail 22095146

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved.

33-34-4

Detail 22095144

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Upstairs storage area.

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21662840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 21514827

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Anna Talanga 06/06/2017

31A-11-4

Detail 21514829

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Used to fill sanitizer bucket, discussed proper use of hand wash sink with manager.

51-11-4

Detail 21514831

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Near staircase and bathrooms, discussed with manager. Manager placed outside.

14-09-4

Detail 21514832

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On cooks line.

36-22-4

Detail 21514828

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Inside walk in cooler, discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Detail 21514826

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan near dish machine soiled with dust. -Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21514830

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -In back storage area, discussed with manager.

24-18-4

Detail 21514824

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -Stored on storage rack near bathrooms and staircase, manager inverted silverware.

06-01-5

Detail 21514825

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Frozen chicken and frozen pasta on counter to defrost inside kitchen, discussed proper thawing methods with manager, manager placed items under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21046594

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator refilled empty container Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 21046590

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/22. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21046589

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door reach in cooler - sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours on bottom shelf of reach in covered by sheet pans - see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21046592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door reach in cooler - sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours on bottom shelf of reach in covered by sheet pans - see stop sale.

33-23-4

Detail 21046593

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Operator contacted refuse company to relocate dumpster. Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 21046591

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.

Aug 11, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-23-4

Detail 20417843

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Garbage dumpster on grass out back of fence, grease receptacle on grass behind building

22-08-4

Detail 20417841

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens have food debris

14-17-4

Detail 20417842

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.