Lennys Rest in Clearwater
Last inspected:
21220 N Us Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL 33765Lenny's Rest in Clearwater has accumulated 281 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of warnings and callbacks, particularly a spike in May 2024 when inspectors cited 23 violations including 13 high-priority items, followed by successful compliance. Top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, ventilation, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lennys Rest in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.6
violations / inspection
9.6 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
Lennys Rest in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Lennys Rest in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lennys Rest in Clearwater last inspected?
- Lennys Rest in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lennys Rest in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lennys Rest in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Lennys Rest in Clearwater had?
- Lennys Rest in Clearwater has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lennys Rest in Clearwater find?
- Lennys Rest in Clearwater was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lennys Rest in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Lennys Rest in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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