Benedicts
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
35
Score
Benedicts appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured opposite mop sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Benedicts on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm quaternary . Employee changed empty sanitizer container . Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food for bread in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked potatoes at 47-50 F F at 8:45 am cooked 11:00 am to 12:00 pm previously day in walk in cooler in deep , plastic stacked containers . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures . See stop sale Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - cooked potatoes at 47-50 F F at 8:45 am cooked 11:00 am to 12:00 pm previously day in walk in cooler in deep , plastic stacked containers . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures . See stop sale Manager discarded food **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dump mop bucket . Reviewed with operator **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager and cooks
05-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to mop sink. In back storage area . Manager placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink heavily soiled next to mop sink
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near mop sink
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured opposite mop sink
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
35
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit .Doubled door under grill on cook line. Doors left open exposed to heat. Discussed with operator to move food to walk in cooler or freezer.Cut ham (47F cold holding), pork sausage (52F - Cold Holding); pork and eggs (45F - Cold Holding); burger beef patties (44F - Cold Holding); tuna (45F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); Turkey (49F - Cold Holding),corn beef 47 f (cold holding) takizi sauce 49 f ( cold holding); chicken salad 47 f(cold holding) Reach in cooler by dish washing machine ambient air temperature 47 f cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beef and lamb meat (47F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (45F - Cold Holding); cut ham (43F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (43F - Cold Holding); Turkey (43F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (43F - Cold Holding) discussed with operator to move foods to walk-in freezer. Employee began ice bathing some of the products. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 45 f management stated truck delivery had the door open. beef burger patties (42F - Cold Holding); pork patties (45F - Cold Holding); Canadian ham (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); eggs yolk (44F - Cold Holding) discussed with manager to move items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two pieces of moldy strawberries in two different containers. Manager removed the two pieces of strawberries from containers. See stop sale letter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Chef Mate Country Gravy Sauce. Stored in dry storage back room Manager removed from premises **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Will email manager forum **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler cooked chicken in cooling process covered with plastic wrap. Manager removed wrapping. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphones , one in food plates counter and another one on top of food preparation area. Employees removed cellphones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed two buckets of pickles on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored in shelf 6 inches above the cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed all open lids **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in coffee station area by the cash register tested above 200-400 ppm. Retested to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
41
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of spray paint stored on shelf next to tea dispensers and above bag of sugar in dry storage room manager relocated paint **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food -bread on cart in kitchen - manager removed bread from bag and placed in food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Milk opened previous day in bar area - manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles area in front counter area- discussed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler stored in front of hand wash sink in bar area - manager relocated cooler . Discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs - marks next to food items and consumer advisory have faded or have been wiped off on some menus - manager corrected menus at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( Quat) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/. Walk in cooler location changed to the previous dry storage location, new room added with dry storage, ice machine , hand wash sink, mop sink and slicer , bar added with ice bin, soda and juice dispensers , hand wash sink , coolers . Beverage station relocated to bar area , ice machine removed from dishwashing area
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in new food prep. area - manager added soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of bananas) stored with ready-to-eat food - cut fruit - in walk in cooler - manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in pre area in front of ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf on next dry goods in new prep area - manager removed employee drinks - employee drink on top shelf above reach in cooler at cook line - manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone , bag of make up and charger on dry storage shelves next to dry goods - manager removed items -Backpacks on pre table area in kitchen - manager relocated it and **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - cups stacked on shelf in bar area and front counter area - discussed with manager
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen - manager relocated potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under cook line hand wash sink
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses- on top of the bottom ice bucket - manager washed ice scoops and placed container for storage of ice scoops **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in new food prep area
31B-04-4
19
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese 59 F on plate in top area of cooler - reviewed storage of food not to stack in the top area - manager relocated food - placed in freezer for quick chill down - cheese 43 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw bacon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked bacon ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 three times - triple sink set up for use - 100 ppm chlorine - manager scheduled service this day **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods ( smoked salmon and poached eggs) covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to reach in cooler at cook line food prep area - manager relocated employee drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( boxes of mushrooms) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut tomatoes ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
52
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benedicts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benedicts on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benedicts?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured opposite mop sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benedicts.
How does Benedicts compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Benedicts most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Benedicts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Benedicts have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Benedicts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Benedicts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benedicts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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