CLEARWATER, Pinellas County

HOWARD JOHNSON BY WYNDHAM

27988 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33761

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
May 5, 2025
City
CLEARWATER
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23750415

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23750416

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Time Extended

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-02-7

Detail 23583707

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC Carina Ambrosio has no certification, Cara Junker has a safe staff certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23583705

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23583706

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

53A-02-7

Detail 23041457

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cara Junker expired 5/09/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No proof of manager certificate at time of inspection. Spoke with the manager Jodi over the phone and she stated Cara is scheduled to take exam Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23041456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink across from refrigerators Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No paper towels at handsink across from refrigerators. Employee was unable to find paper towels. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23041460

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/. Back meeting room connected to buffet area used to store single use containers and beverages. Freezer storing bagels, cream cheese, and biscuits stored in room as well. Second refrigerator has been added across from 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Spoke with Cindy in plan review. No plans have been submitted. Food is being stored in conference room which is not on plans. There is a freezer chest and dry storage located in this room. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23041459

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for Tim. Manager states all other employees have been hired less than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No proof of food handlers training for Tim at time of inspection. Spoke with the manager Jodi over the phone and she states that Tim has completed his training, and that Tim and Cara are the only employees that handle food. Discussed the need to keep original certificates at establishment. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23041458

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof for all employees. Emailed operator form HR 5030-103. Employee Tim reviewed and signed. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: No proof of reporting agreement at time of inspection. Spoke with manager Jodi over the phone and she states it is locked in the office. Admin Complaint

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22913218

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. Provided operator with paper form HR 5030-104. Poster is now hanging on wall Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 22913220

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cara Junker expired 5/09/2022 Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22913217

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink across from refrigerators Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22913221

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/. Back meeting room connected to buffet area used to store single use containers and beverages. Freezer storing bagels, cream cheese, and biscuits stored in room as well. Second refrigerator has been added across from 3 compartment sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22913219

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. No proof of training for Tim. Manager states all other employees have been hired less than 60 days ago. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22913216

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. No proof for all employees. Emailed operator form HR 5030-103. Employee Tim reviewed and signed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22913222

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with paper form HR 5030-105. Poster is now hanging Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21634247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - hard boiled eggs 56 F - placed in cooler for quick chill down recheck 41 F Corrected On-Site

08B-15-4

Detail 21634249

Intermediate - Whole fruit ( apples ) displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Employee washed and wrapped apples Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21634250

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination - plates at buffet not inverted , employee properly inverted plates Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21634248

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in dish washing area

Sep 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 21346956

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 21346955

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. Added waffle making equipment to breakfast self service area - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Per Plan reviewer Lola , no plans have been submitted Admin Complaint

Jul 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 21190373

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

51-16-7

Detail 21190372

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. Added waffle making equipment to breakfast self service area