Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater
Last inspected:
430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater has had 20 inspections on record since August 2022, documenting 76 violations and averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared in recent inspections, including employee health policy violations cited in 3 separate inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations recurring across multiple years. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 4 of the last 6 inspections. Fire safety violations involving missing or expired boiler insurance inspector reports and certificates were documented in August 2022, April 2023, and July 2024. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 found 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
3.8
violations / inspection
3.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl124543, Fl124544,Fl124545. Exp 7/21/24
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl124543, Fl124544,Fl124545. Exp 7/22/22 all expired. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler expired. For reporting purposes only. Fl124543, Fl124544,Fl124545. Exp 7/22/22
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. All expired.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater last inspected?
- Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater had?
- Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater find?
- Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Banquet Kitchen @ Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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