TIN CAN CAFE

Name: TIN CAN CAFE
Address: 307 S MYRTLE AVE, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756, US
Rating: 76.4

307 S MYRTLE AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33756

License #6200997

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

76.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

How is this score calculated? →

Quick take

TIN CAN CAFE in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 18 minor.

Inspection data quality

What’s powering this page

Official source: DBPR

Inspection coverage

75%

Imported observations

Coverage note

Inspector notes shown when available

InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When imported inspector observations are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.

What you’ll see here

•Imported DBPR observations appear directly inside inspection entries when available.
•When note coverage is missing, the official violation record still stays visible.

Location + actions

See the place, then share or verify

Open in Google Maps ↗ Open in Apple Maps ↗

DBPR

*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

Critical Major Minor

Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding) first temp 9:50, operator placed in freezer. Second temp 10:45 is 40F.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to back door.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Prefilled coffee filters stored next to hand sink. Operator relocated items.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in direct contact with sink use jelly in dry storage. Operator placed ice scoop in separate container.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer next to cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice bucket not inverted to dry over ice machine. Operator inverted.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of sour cream containers on cook line.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Kitchen towels used to line bacon after cooking. Educated operator and he replaced cloth with wax paper.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to back door.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm chlorine. Employee changed solution. Measuring 100ppm.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Employee removed from sink.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in bucket next to bread shelf. Employee placed mops inverted by back door.

Warning Issued
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature 47F. Operator removed all food from cooler.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice bucket not inverted. Plastic containers across from triple sink wet nesting.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in dry storage. Operator swept up, cleaned and sanitized.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Emailed operator plan review application and mop sink requirements.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line without hair restraint. Employee put on hair net.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored on single use trays for drinks. Operator discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato (45F - Cold Holding) placed in cooler 9:00am first temp 10:31 second temp 38F at 12:19 pm; ham placed in cooler 9:30 am first temp 10:33 (54F - Cold Holding) second temp 34F 12:16pm; American cheese added to cooler 8:30 (54F - Cold Holding)first temp 10:31 second temp 44F at 12:20; Swiss cheese added to cooler 8:30 first temp 10:36 (63F - Cold Holding) second temp 43F at 12:20pm; grilled chicken (52F - Cold Holding) first temp 10:36 second temp 40F at 12:17p, diced tomato (54F - Cold Holding)first temp 10:36 second temp 43F at 12:19pm
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs and did not change gloves. Discussed proper handwashing.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - no mop sink on premises. 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/.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near toasters on cook line stained.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

Community reaction

What do locals think?

Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then scroll a little lower to add what you actually saw.

Community pulse