A Chicken Place in Clearwater
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26988 Us Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL 33761Yayas 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.
A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (3)
A Chicken Place in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 11 inspections29 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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