Clearwater, Pinellas County

THEE LIBERTY GRILL

1185 N HERCULES AVE, Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Oct 13, 2025
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

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 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 24107515

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: -Ceiling tiles in place in kitchen Complied - one wall was repaired . The other wall near hot water heater is scheduled for repair Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Manager on duty stated they have called someone to repair the wall. Time Extended

Oct 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 24105199

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 24105200

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area - 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 4 dead roaches on shelf at hostess stand. Employee removed roaches and cleaned area Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 24105198

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area - 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 1 rodent dropping on floor near hot water . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24105197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: -Ceiling tiles in place in kitchen Complied - one wall was repaired . The other wall near hot water heater is scheduled for repair Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24105201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Time Extended

Oct 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 24102166

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. Dish machine run three times 0 ppm . Manager set up the triple sink and scheduled for service this day

50-08-7

Detail 24102164

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/

35A-05-4

Detail 24102168

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area - 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 24102171

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area - 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area Corrective Action Taken

02B-04-5

Detail 24102173

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item ( Eggs Benedict -poached eggs) does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager added asterisk to food item and consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24102170

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

36-24-5

Detail 24102174

Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler

14-11-5

Detail 24102175

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager

14-69-4

Detail 24102165

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Service scheduled per manager

21-04-4

Detail 24102169

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager . Wet towel removed from under cutting board . Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24102167

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line opposite grill . Employee cleaned gaskets Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24102172

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line . Employee cleaned reach in cooler Corrected On-Site