Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater
Last inspected:
100 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 130 total violations and averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in multiple inspections, including repeated citations for employee health reporting (found in at least 6 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (at least 5 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (at least 4 inspections). These patterns indicate recurring management oversight issues in critical food safety areas. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater last inspected?
- Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater had?
- Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater find?
- Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Tilly's Payday Cafe in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- 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.
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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).
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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