Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater
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2612 Cove Cay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33760Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater operated as a permanent food service facility with 180 seats across 24 inspections dating from at least 2022 to February 2026, accumulating 311 violations without any emergency closures. The facility averaged 12.96 violations per inspection, more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were frequent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations appeared in nearly every inspection, and chemical storage violations were documented in multiple inspections. Other recurrent high-priority findings included food contact surface violations, parasite destruction procedures, and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 documented 15 violations including 1 intermediate-priority finding and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections50 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater last inspected?
- Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater had?
- Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater find?
- Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
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.
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