How many health inspections has TORY'S CAFE had?

TORY'S CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TORY'S CAFE ever been shut down?

No, TORY'S CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TORY'S CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at TORY'S CAFE are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

TORY'S CAFE

1266 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EARLY BIRDS CAFE LLC · License: SEA6209240

TORY'S CAFE in Clearwater, FL has 24 inspections on record with 195 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

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Jul 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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