Tory's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Tory's Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Tory's Cafe was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tory's Cafe's 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw cheesesteaks. Provided operator with handout for proper food storage. Rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped gloved hands on apron and continued preparing food.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near toaster stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Operator cleaned sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. John Boughman needs training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement. Employees signed names. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator relocated tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burner stove accumulated with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink has soiled door handles.
23-24-4
41
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat spinach containers.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on left side of hall not full closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard at bottom of cooler near 3 compartment sink.
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted on wall during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in storage area . Reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand sinks are for washing hands only .
31A-11-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
32-02-4
Basic - Food ( containers of whole tomatoes ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in front counter area . Manager relocated containers of tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
50-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Manager relocated employee bottle of water . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
41
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 61 F in reach in cooler in storage area -per manager out on counter per order - manager placed sausage in reach in freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf next to packaged buns in cook line area - employee relocated spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Cut lunch meat in reach in cooler at cook line and milk opened 3 days previously in cooler in front counter area - reviewed with manager
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
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. Jack hired a year previously discussed with manager
53B-13-5
Basic - Food being cooled outside. Two containers of uncovered cooked potatoes cooling on storage rack out side the back exit door in the back parking area of plaza -manager discarded food **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line and soiled interior of freezer in dish washing area - reviewed with manager
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under mop sink outside - service scheduled
29-11-4
43
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Discussed with operator the importance of time stamping as related to time as a public health. Operator marked time properly on food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator changed gloves, washed hands, put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets for fryer on cook line show accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on top of deli cooler on cook line at counter. Operator moved the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tory's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tory's Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tory's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tory's Cafe.
How does Tory's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Tory's Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Tory's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tory's Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tory's Cafe 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 Tory's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tory's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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