Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1444 S Belcher Rd Ste a, Clearwater, FL 33764Shorty's Cuisine Inc in Clearwater has accumulated 176 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $3,000 in fines, with the largest single penalty of $1,600. Top violations include employee health reporting, proper ventilation, and consumer advisory issues. Recent inspections show improvement, with the May 2025 visit finding zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
4.4
violations / inspection
4.4 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
Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $3,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019051592 | $800.00 | Aug 19, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019043236 | $1,600.00 | Jun 26, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019030038 | $400.00 | Apr 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019007981 | $200.00 | Jan 3, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 16 inspections42 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater last inspected?
- Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater had?
- Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater find?
- Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater was most recently inspected on May 30, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater been fined?
- Shorty's Cuisine INC in Clearwater has been fined a total of $3,000.00 across 4 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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