Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater

Last inspected:

516 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Overview

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater was emergency-closed on December 9, 2020 for roach activity. The facility has been inspected 19 times on record, accumulating 87 violations—an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including handwashing violations cited in at least five inspections (2025-06-20, 2025-02-04, 2025-01-09, 2024-05-22, and others), employee health reporting violations in at least two inspections (2024-08-14, 2024-05-22), and consumer advisory violations in five inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on March 2, 2021 for a propane tank larger than the legal capacity housed inside the building. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 16 violations were found, including three high-priority violations for management awareness, consumer advisory, and parasite destruction.

Most recent closure: December 9, 2020 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
87Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 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

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 10:44:00

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2020057588 $400.00 Dec 9, 2020 Fort Lauderdale

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank inside building by back door, employee put outside **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. A divider was blocking, moved **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V06 Handwashing facilities
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection11 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V51 Premises clean

Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater last inspected?
Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater last shut down?
Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater was last shut down on December 9, 2020 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 Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater had?
Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater find?
Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, Soul Sicilian Fusion 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
Has Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater been fined?
Soul Sicilian Fusion in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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