Karol Hotel in Clearwater
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2675 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762Karol Hotel in Clearwater operates a 290-seat permanent food service facility with 22 inspections on record dating from at least 2024 through March 2026, during which inspectors documented 158 violations—an average of 7.2 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on May 15, 2023 for fly activity. Hand-washing violations and employee health policy violations recur across the record: proper hand and arm washing was cited as a high-priority violation in at least 5 separate inspections, and employee health policy or reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations (high-priority) were documented in at least 3 inspections, signaling systemic issues with oversight. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines. The September 2, 2025 inspection documented 30 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. Most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 found 9 violations including three high-priority hand-washing violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: May 15, 2023 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Karol Hotel in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Karol Hotel in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Karol Hotel in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023030894 | $400.00 | May 15, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2021002955 | $160.00 | Nov 9, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Karol Hotel in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Karol Hotel in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Karol Hotel in Clearwater last inspected?
- Karol Hotel in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Karol Hotel in Clearwater last shut down?
- Karol Hotel in Clearwater was last shut down on May 15, 2023 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Karol Hotel in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Karol Hotel in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Karol Hotel in Clearwater had?
- Karol Hotel in Clearwater has had 22 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 Karol Hotel in Clearwater find?
- Karol Hotel in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Karol Hotel in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Karol Hotel in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Karol Hotel in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Karol Hotel in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has Karol Hotel in Clearwater been fined?
- Karol Hotel in Clearwater has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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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