BAIT HOUSE TACKLE AND TAVERN
45 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727 446 8134
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in kitchen area..
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on shelf above and next to soda boxes.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on two door cooler next to kitchen exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw tuna, moved items.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in kitchen area..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spice containers stored in hand sink.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue liquid not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored on raw burger. Items moved.
Torn gasket on door for reach in cooler next to soups.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs in same container with raw burger and raw wahoo in outside stand up fridge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks next to soups and on cutting boards. Drinks moved.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.