COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB

Name: COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB
Address: 2612 COVE CAY DR, CLEARWATER, FL, 33760, US
Rating: 75.8

2612 COVE CAY DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33760

License #6201348

🏌️ Club/Private ℹ️

75.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

February 19, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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COVE CAY COUNTRY CLUB in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 31 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 19, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go cup used as scoop in Cole slaw in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator removed and replaced with handled scoop.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored over oranges not identified in walk in cooler. Employee removed food.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezers next to cook line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven on double oven on cook line soiled with black substance.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on wire shelf next to coffee machines not stored covered. Operator placed filters in bag.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of oranges and limes stored over condiments in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf with unwashed produce.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Container with oil on cook line soiled with food debris. Soda gun holster accumulated with slime like substance.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on top shelf of service counter on cook line not inverted
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled on cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting unwashed romaine, discussed proper procedures with staff
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed citrus over soup in walk in cooler
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to manager
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fredrick D. Expired 6/25/25. Other staff present with valid CFM
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters at bar soiled.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired certificate