How many health inspections has REMY'S CAFE had?

REMY'S CAFE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has REMY'S CAFE ever been shut down?

No, REMY'S CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at REMY'S CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at REMY'S CAFE are: Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

REMY'S CAFE

1565 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: REMY'S CAFE, LLC · License: SEA6212385

REMY'S CAFE in Clearwater, FL has 23 inspections on record with 175 total violations (7.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

175Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 14, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Aug 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 16, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

REMY'S CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has REMY'S CAFE had?: REMY'S CAFE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has REMY'S CAFE ever been shut down?: No, REMY'S CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at REMY'S CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at REMY'S CAFE are: Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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.

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