Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater
Last inspected:
4500 140 Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater has accumulated 161 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, constituting a sustained pattern of employee hygiene noncompliance. High-priority violations including employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface sanitation, and shell stock handling appeared repeatedly across the record. A warning was issued on November 6, 2023 following an inspection that documented 11 violations, including 4 high-priority findings spanning employee health policy, correct procedures, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections57 violations · 36 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater last inspected?
- Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater had?
- Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater find?
- Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Gershys Cafe and Pastry in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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