Clearwater Marine Aquarium

249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767

Other

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Clearwater Marine Aquarium seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Clearwater Marine Aquarium on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for smoothies. Container changed out. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Washed grapes and sliced tomatoes stored below unwashed produce. Item corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Torn gasket on raw chicken drawer.

14-11-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 52f, feta 51f, reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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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, operator changed container now 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen chicken tenders above onions rings in stand up freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken holding 130f, operator will reheat to 165f, **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clearwater Marine Aquarium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Clearwater Marine Aquarium compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Clearwater Marine Aquarium most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Clearwater Marine Aquarium's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clearwater Marine Aquarium have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clearwater Marine Aquarium means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Clearwater Marine Aquarium inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is inspected around two times per year on average.

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