Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater
Last inspected:
940 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756Part of: Residence Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown has received 19 inspections since March 2021, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2—with no emergency closures. However, the facility exhibits a persistent pattern of employee health and hand-washing violations, which have appeared as high-priority findings in 5 of the last 7 inspections, including repeated citations in July 2024 and July 2025. The establishment received a $320 disciplinary fine and a Warning disposition in June 2023 for 8 violations spanning management awareness, hand-washing, cooking temperatures, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on July 22, 2025 identified 6 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and two high-priority hand-washing violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016050907 | $320.00 | Oct 10, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater last inspected?
- Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater had?
- Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater find?
- Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater was most recently inspected on July 22, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 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.
- Has Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater been fined?
- Residence Inn Clearwater Downtown in Clearwater has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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