Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater
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13577 Feather Sound Dr. Suite 180, Clearwater, FL 33762Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater has compiled 158 violations across 23 inspections between August 2022 and March 2026, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health policy violations, shell stock handling violations, and consumer advisory failures are recurring findings, appearing in at least 8 inspections across the record. Shell stock requirements alone were cited in 5 of the past 6 inspections, including 3 consecutive citations in October 2025. Hand washing violations appeared in multiple inspections between March and April 2025, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition on March 27, 2025, followed by a Call Back - Complied on April 9, 2025. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 documented 21 violations and was completed with no further action, but the frequency and persistence of employee health policy, shell stock handling, and consumer advisory violations across the record indicate ongoing systemic compliance issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater last inspected?
- Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater had?
- Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater find?
- Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Mangroves Cafe in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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.
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