Clearwater, Pinellas County

PRELUDE SPORTS BAR

528 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
Oct 1, 2025
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 24082854

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above washed cilantro in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved raw shell eggs below cilantro. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24082851

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From top of reach-in cooler at 6:05pm. Operator placed item in ice bath. Rechecked temp a. buttermilk (62F - Cold Holding) 47f Corrective Action Taken

53A-02-7

Detail 24082845

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24082850

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk-in cooler. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24082855

Intermediate - No proof provided that two recently hired 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

53B-13-5

Detail 24082849

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-02-5

Detail 24082852

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercooked hamburgers no Consumer Advisory. Operator printed and posted Consumer Advisory in bar area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24082843

Intermediate - Spray bottle on drainboard in warewashing area containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle bleach. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24082844

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin located near walk-in cooler soiled with brown substance.

51-11-4

Detail 24082848

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks located near walk-in cooler not adequately secured.

16-55-4

Detail 24082847

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine in the process of being repaired. Three-compartment sink is setup. Tested quaternary sanitizing reading 200ppm.

40-06-5

Detail 24082846

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed phone. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing cutting board.

29-20-5

Detail 24082853

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near walk-in cooler.

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 23841955

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: No proof of food manager certification Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23841956

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/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Per plan reviewer Cindy ., no plans have been submitted Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23841953

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23841957

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: No proof of employee training Admin Complaint

32-07-4

Detail 23841954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Hand wash sink soiled in employee restroom , used toilet paper , paper towels on the floor , soiled shelf that's part of the wall Admin Complaint

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 23731532

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23731533

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/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23731537

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23731534

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23731535

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Hand wash sink in food prep,area 81 F when run for 2 minutes Reviewed with. Manager Time Extended

32-07-4

Detail 23731536

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 11Basic: 11Total: 24

12A-19-4

Detail 23708304

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Reviewed with manager handwashing requirements .

03A-02-5

Detail 23708312

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 47 F , seasoned milk 45 F in cooler opposite fryer . Employee put food on ice and placed in freezer for quick chill down . Recheck

11-27-4

Detail 23708300

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 23708315

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Manager unable to provide water at hand wash sink - hand wash sink out of order( taped of hand wash sinks and water disconnected ) by ice machine

31A-11-4

Detail 23708302

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

53A-01-7

Detail 23708311

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 23708301

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line area . No paper towels in employee restroom and Cigar lounge . Manager placed paper towels at Cigar Lounge hand wash sink

51-16-7

Detail 23708322

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/. Door added with opening to the Cigar Lounge Cigar Lounge has bar area , handwashing sink and ice bin at bar , triple sink in back room and two restrooms

11-26-1

Detail 23708306

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 23708318

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink at server station No soap in employee restroom. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times

53B-13-5

Detail 23708319

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.

41-17-4

Detail 23708314

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at Prelude Bar and Cigar Lounge

27-16-4

Detail 23708310

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot water at hand wash sinks in food prep area and dishwashing area - No hot water at hand wash sink in cook line. Reviewed with manager

16-21-4

Detail 23708316

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager

32-05-4

Detail 23708303

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand wash sink not not attached to the wall in employee restroom

32-04-4

Detail 23708320

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at Cigar Lounge

36-36-4

Detail 23708309

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen

32-07-4

Detail 23708308

Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean.

33-19-4

Detail 23708299

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster

21-04-4

Detail 23708321

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area

31B-04-4

Detail 23708305

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station and Cigar bar hand wash sinks

08B-39-4

Detail 23708307

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first. Reviewed with employee. Employee washed onions and returned to cutting onions Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 23708317

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar . Employee moved straws to the back of bar Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23708313

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 17Total: 18

31B-02-4

Detail 22896631

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs on both ladies and men's restrooms . Operator filled paper towel dispenser Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22896639

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back room. Discussed with operator the need to keep the interior of the ice machine free of mold like substance and debris.

32-07-4

Detail 22896629

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employees bathroom by the back exit door vanity soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 22896643

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured/chained down Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22896644

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by entrance to double door entrance to the kitchen 1 dead roach by the hand wash sink in the kitchen 1 dead roach by the shelf holding utensils by the kitchen 1 dead roach by the storage freezer by the corner hand wash sink 3 dead roaches under mop sink near the wal in cooler 2 dead. roaches inside the employee s bathroom Operator disposed of roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22896635

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice bucket not inverted and contains some stored water inside

36-73-4

Detail 22896634

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line , prep area and storage areas under and behind equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 22896638

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in kitchen, sodas in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food to be a minimum of 6" inches off the floor Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22896636

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by the back door has holes

10-20-4

Detail 22896630

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22896632

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in hand wash sink by the corner of kitchen

40-01-4

Detail 22896642

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employees belongings in bar area two purses and sunglasses next serving trays and service single utensils

29-05-4

Detail 22896641

Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Near back door.

29-08-4

Detail 22896633

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No water going to prep sink

25-05-4

Detail 22896637

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single advice stored on the floor near cook line.

36-04-5

Detail 22896640

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed wires in the kitchen by back door exit

29-11-4

Detail 22896645

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in back room by employee bathroom pipe leaking Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22896646

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding food removed from its original container no labeled with common name.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22495615

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. 0 ppm chlorine -run twice - manager provided service - recheck twice 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22495616

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken, raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat ( cheese ) food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with employee

11-27-4

Detail 22495610

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.

53B-01-5

Detail 22495607

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 22495613

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22495612

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen and bar

51-11-4

Detail 22495614

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar

10-08-5

Detail 22495611

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar - employee relocated ice scoop

22-16-4

Detail 22495609

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues

29-11-4

Detail 22495608

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink near brewer in kitchen

Aug 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 22109841

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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/ Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22109840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Water damage in ceiling near ice machine - water dripping from ceiling by back door - scheduled repair this day Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22109842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine area Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22109844

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing kitchen Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22109843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

Jun 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

22-47-4

Detail 22098782

High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink 200 quaternary Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Detail 22098810

High Priority - Observed: 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/ Priority: High Priority

31A-04-4

Detail 22098793

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation near ice machine and employee restroom . Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Operator scheduled plumbing service this day Priority: Intermediate

41-17-4

Detail 22098809

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area Priority: Intermediate

16-03-4

Detail 22098781

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Priority: Basic

36-32-5

Detail 22098802

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Detail 22098808

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine area Priority: Basic

36-03-4

Detail 22098801

Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing kitchen Priority: Basic

16-02-4

Detail 22098666

Basic - Observed: Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Priority: Basic

29-27-4

Detail 22098792

Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Plumbing service scheduled this day Priority: Basic

36-02-5

Detail 22098794

Basic - Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Priority: Basic