Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1101 S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater has accumulated 275 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of compliance challenges, particularly with ventilation, hand washing, and chemical storage. In May 2023, inspectors issued a warning after finding 27 violations in a single visit, including five high-priority citations, though the restaurant complied during follow-up inspections. As of January 2026, the facility remains operational under state warning status.
Most recent closure: April 8, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
- Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater last shut down?
- Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater was last shut down on April 8, 2026 for roach 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 Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater find?
- Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cristino's Restaurant in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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