Pickles Plus in Clearwater
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2530 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761Pickles Plus in Clearwater has been inspected 19 times since April 2022, accumulating 125 violations—averaging 6.6 per inspection, nearly 30 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations are concentrated in employee health practices, hand washing, and time-as-control measures. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 6 inspections across the record. Employee health policy violations—including sick worker reporting—were cited in at least 3 inspections, with an administrative complaint recommended in April 2022. Time-as-control violations, indicating food held at unsafe temperatures without adequate documentation, appeared in 5 inspections. Food contact surface violations have emerged recently, with three high-priority citations in the most recent inspection on December 10, 2025. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pickles Plus in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Pickles Plus in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 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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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pickles Plus in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pickles Plus in Clearwater last inspected?
- Pickles Plus in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pickles Plus in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pickles Plus in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Pickles Plus in Clearwater had?
- Pickles Plus in Clearwater has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pickles Plus in Clearwater find?
- Pickles Plus in Clearwater was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pickles Plus in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Pickles Plus 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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