Hooters in Clearwater

Last inspected:

2800 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759

Part of: Hooters Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Hooters in Clearwater has logged 25 inspections since 2022, accumulating 179 violations and averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—nearly 40% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Handwashing, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage were recurring violations across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation on October 5, 2021 documented a marked exit blocked by a high chair and garbage can. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 resulted in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action, with 6 violations cited including two high-priority toxic substance control violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
179Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Hooters in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.2 violations / inspection 7.2 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

Hooters in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. High chair and garbage can blocking door n front wait station area. Back door blocked by cone. **Corrected On-Site**

Hooters in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Hooters in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters in Clearwater last inspected?
Hooters in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hooters in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Hooters in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Hooters in Clearwater had?
Hooters in Clearwater has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hooters in Clearwater find?
Hooters in Clearwater was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hooters in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Hooters in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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.
Has Hooters in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hooters in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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