Carambola in Clearwater
Last inspected:
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767Carambola in Clearwater has recorded 157 violations across 24 inspections dating back several years, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 14 of the last 8 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health policy, employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, and shell stock requirements appearing across multiple inspections. Management awareness violations were documented in 4 inspections between February 2023 and August 2025. The facility has also accumulated three fire safety violations related to expired or missing boiler certificates and insurance inspector reports (most recently August 2025). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 identified 12 violations—including high-priority findings in approved food source, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carambola in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Carambola in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Carambola in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carambola in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carambola in Clearwater last inspected?
- Carambola in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carambola in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carambola in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Carambola in Clearwater had?
- Carambola in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carambola in Clearwater find?
- Carambola in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carambola in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Carambola in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Carambola in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carambola in Clearwater has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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