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COVE CAY MARINA

1300 COVE CAY DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33760

License #6252538

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Quick take

COVE CAY MARINA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 2 minor.

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored in handwash sink. Operator removed.
  • [29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 5 dry storage sheds under tent. 2 freezers and 2 cooler not on plans.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 115 in steamer. Operator reheating. Second temp 120F at 2:50.
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