Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1555 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755
Overview

Dairy Kurl Inc, a 24-seat permanent food service establishment in Clearwater, has been inspected 17 times between April 2022 and December 2025, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. However, the violation record shows escalating concern: high-priority violations have appeared in at least 6 of the last 7 inspections, including handwashing procedures (April 2025), proper cooking temperatures (April 2025, March 2024, May 2023), food contact surface sanitation (appearing in 5 of the last 6 inspections), and chemical storage (April 2025, March 2024). Administrative complaints were recommended in three separate inspections (April 2025, May 2023, April 2022), signaling formal enforcement escalation. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented July 6, 2018. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 was a complaint-based full inspection that identified 6 violations; despite the violations listed as basic-level in the system, the disposition shows "Call Back - Complied," indicating the facility corrected cited issues during or immediately following the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
98Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door in recharge zone.

Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 4 inspections22 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater last inspected?
Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater are: Proper sanitizing, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater had?
Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater find?
Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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.
Has Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dairy Kurl INC in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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