Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1700 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater has been emergency-closed once, on November 23, 2021 for roach activity. Over 31 inspections from February 2023 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 328 violations, averaging 10.6 per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were recurrent: management awareness failures appeared in 10 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy and reporting violations were cited repeatedly across at least 6 inspections, and shell stock handling violations appeared in at least 5 inspections. Time-as-control violations (using time instead of temperature to manage potentially hazardous foods) were documented in at least 4 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was noted in 2018 when a portable fire extinguisher on the ice machine was found with its gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 resulted in 24 violations including two high-priority findings on management awareness and allergen awareness, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 23, 2021 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.6
violations / inspection
10.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015035326 | $200.00 | Jul 2, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Sitting on the ice machine out back
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections53 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections49 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater last inspected?
- Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater last shut down?
- Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater was last shut down on November 23, 2021 for roach 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 Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater had?
- Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater find?
- Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater been fined?
- Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Proino Breakfast & Lunch in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Cozy Corner Family Restaurant (2018).
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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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