Boustan

5300 E Bay Dr #300, Clearwater, FL 33764

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Boustan four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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/ Licensing inspection completed today and licensed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-08-7

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken cone from previous day on spit. Operator voluntarily discarded. Dented can of cornichons.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cornichons.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken cone was saved from previous day rather than shaved down and placed back on spit which was turned off at time of inspection.

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Tortilla press at front and on kitchen island soiled with food and grease build up.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water next to fry station.

10-07-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation over cooking oil on dry storage shelf. Operator relocated drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -at front counter 90 degrees Fahrenheit All other sinks are at 105 degrees Fahrenheit

27-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at front counter

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boustan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boustan on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Boustan compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Boustan most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Boustan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boustan have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boustan 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 Boustan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boustan is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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