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BEACH BIRDS BEACH BAR

655 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-451-1134

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6213903
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025071608Jul 7, 2025Nov 10, 2025$160
3--2019020698Mar 25, 2019Aug 21, 2019$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Items moved in storage room.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bar mixes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. No plan review submitted for the bar remodel.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Sep 8, 2025 · No plans filed with Plan review as of 9/8/2025. Operator said they will file plans today. Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Sep 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/. No plan review submitted for the bar remodel.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Overflowing onto floor in back area.
Basic/28-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink at bar.
Basic/36-73-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer keg cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Presence of insects at bar area.. Observed 2 bees flying around soda fountain.
High priority/35A-09-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat deli meats stored under raw shrimp. Items moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 52f, dated 2/19/2024
High priority/03A-02-5
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outside bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back area.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back storage area under soda boxes. Under front bar equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer island oasis mix.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in beer cooler soiled bottom shelf.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer keg cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation

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.