When was Shallot in Clearwater last inspected?

Shallot in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Shallot in Clearwater?

The most frequently cited violations at Shallot in Clearwater are: Outer openings protected, Proper sanitizing, Employee health reporting.

How many health inspections has Shallot in Clearwater had?

Shallot in Clearwater has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Shallot in Clearwater find?

Shallot in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Shallot in Clearwater ever been shut down?

No, Shallot in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.

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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?

Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

Shallot in Clearwater

Last inspected: March 6, 2026

53 Baymont St, Clearwater, FL 33767

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Pimsupalak Hess
DBPR License: SEA6218013

Overview

Shallot is a 28-seat permanent food service establishment in Clearwater that has recorded 8 inspections and 12 total violations since February 2020. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 documented 6 high-priority violations including handwashing procedures, proper cooking temperatures, and approved food source, resulting in an Inspection Completed disposition. Prior inspections show a pattern of recurrence: handwashing procedure violations appeared in multiple inspections spanning October 2021 through March 2026, and proper cooking temperature violations were cited in October 2021 and again in the most recent inspection. An October 2021 inspection issued a Warning and cited employee health reporting and parasite destruction violations. The facility averaged 1.5 violations per inspection across its 8-year record, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection, though the concentration of violations in the most recent inspection marks a significant shift from the facility's prior compliance pattern.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

8Inspections

12Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: March 6, 2026

Shallot in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 1.5 violations / inspection 1.5 violations per inspection

Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Shallot in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

2026 — 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority

Mar 6, 2026 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

2025 — 1 inspection0 violations

Jun 24, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 1 inspection1 violations

Feb 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2021 — 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority

Dec 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

2020 — 2 inspections1 violations

Dec 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Feb 18, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Shallot in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shallot in Clearwater last inspected?: Shallot in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Shallot in Clearwater?: The most frequently cited violations at Shallot in Clearwater are: Outer openings protected, Proper sanitizing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Shallot in Clearwater had?: Shallot in Clearwater has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Shallot in Clearwater find?: Shallot in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Shallot in Clearwater ever been shut down?: No, Shallot in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?: Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?: Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.