Chez David in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1469 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764Chez David in Clearwater has accumulated 265 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for rodent activity. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in June 2023, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding 21 violations, then returned the next day citing continued violations. The facility's most frequent violations involve hand washing procedures, consumer advisories, and ventilation systems.
Most recent closure: September 5, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chez David in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.1
violations / inspection
9.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Chez David in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (2)
Chez David in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections47 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections37 violations · 28 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chez David in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chez David in Clearwater last inspected?
- Chez David in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Chez David in Clearwater last shut down?
- Chez David in Clearwater was last shut down on September 5, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chez David in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chez David in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Chez David in Clearwater had?
- Chez David in Clearwater has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chez David in Clearwater find?
- Chez David in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Chez David in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chez David in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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.
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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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