Cvs in Clearwater

Last inspected:

4000 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764

Part of: CVS Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

CVS 02874 in Clearwater operates as a vended water facility. Across 6 inspections between September 2023 and March 2026, the facility recorded 5 total violations, all identified during a May 2025 inspection. A high-priority violation cited poisonous or toxic materials stored over food — sun block positioned directly over walnuts in the retail area — which was corrected on site. Two intermediate violations documented that the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness transmission and that the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events; the owner was provided guidance on both. Most recent inspections in March 2025, March 2026, and June 2025 resulted in zero violations, with inspectors confirming lab results and compliance. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 was completed with no violations found.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
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Last inspected FDACS:

Cvs in Clearwater: FDACS Inspection History (6)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Please find attached a copy of the inspection report from my visit earlier today. Additionally, kindly submit the water bill to this email within the next 30 days.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not correctly respond to questions pertaining to illnesses spread through food. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
There are no written procedures that involve the discharge of vomit or diarrhea. Information was provided to the owner.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area: Sun block stored directly over walnuts. COS: Item was relocated. x
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Certified protection manager not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back area: Mop not hung to dry after use.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. 1 unit located at business.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Cvs in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cvs in Clearwater last inspected?
Cvs 02874 in Clearwater was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 2, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Cvs in Clearwater had?
Cvs 02874 in Clearwater has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cvs in Clearwater find?
Cvs 02874 in Clearwater was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 2, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Cvs in Clearwater had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cvs 02874 in Clearwater has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cvs in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cvs 02874 in Clearwater are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.

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