RUDYS FOOD AND MARKET
1698 CLEARWATER LARGO RD, CLEARWATER, FL 33756
License #6218730
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RUDYS FOOD AND MARKET in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 100 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 3 major, 6 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 6 minor violations.
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Inspection History
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- Warning Issued
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink to far left on front line.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in back kitchen and front counter area where food is being served and prepared. Discussed options with operator.
- [45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Deep fryer used in back kitchen area not under a hood system.
- [51-11-4] 3 blue Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at kitchen entrance next to soda box rack.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board at front make table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth on counter next to empanada case not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth from counter.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to waffle iron at front counter. Operator relocated drink.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed requirement with operator Rudy Flores who currently has a food handler training certificate.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained at front counter. Discussed with operator.
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