A Chicken Place in Clearwater

Last inspected:

26988 Us Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL 33761
Overview

Yayas Flame Broiled Chicken in Clearwater has faced serious pest control failures and sustained compliance problems. The facility experienced three emergency closures between February and June 2021 for roach activity, fly activity, and rodent activity. Over 34 inspections from 2021 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 198 violations—averaging 5.8 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2—and received $800 in disciplinary fines from two formal actions. Employee health reporting violations, food contact surface violations, and handwashing procedure violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, indicating systemic management issues rather than isolated lapses. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 documented nine violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting and food contact surfaces, but was closed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: June 24, 2021 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

35Inspections
199Violations
3Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 3 emergency closures 3 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (3)

Emergency closure history for A Chicken Place in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 15:46:00
Roach activity 15:11:00
Roach & rodent activity 09:08:00

A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for A Chicken Place in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2021030038 $400.00 Jun 24, 2021 Orlando
3--2021014606 $400.00 Feb 19, 2021 Tampa

A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 11 inspections29 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Chicken Place in Clearwater last inspected?
A Chicken Place in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was A Chicken Place in Clearwater last shut down?
A Chicken Place in Clearwater was last shut down on June 24, 2021 for roach & fly 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 A Chicken Place in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at A Chicken Place in Clearwater are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has A Chicken Place in Clearwater had?
A Chicken Place in Clearwater has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of A Chicken Place in Clearwater find?
A Chicken Place in Clearwater was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has A Chicken Place in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, A Chicken Place in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has A Chicken Place in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, A Chicken Place in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has A Chicken Place in Clearwater been fined?
A Chicken Place in Clearwater has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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