Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater
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1575 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater has had 10 inspections on record between July 2021 and May 2025, documenting 44 violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations centered on handwashing and proper cooking temperatures, which were cited in 7 of 10 inspections, indicating a recurring pattern of employee hygiene and temperature control lapses. Employee health policy violations appeared in 4 inspections. The facility received a formal Warning disposition on August 24, 2023 after an inspection documented employee health reporting failures alongside improper cooking temperatures and consumer advisory violations. Most recent inspections show compliance: the January 19, 2024 callback resulted in full compliance, and the May 21, 2025 routine inspection with 5 violations was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
- Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater find?
- Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater was most recently inspected on May 21, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Daily News Restaurant in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 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.
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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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