BEACH BURGER SHACK
45 PAPAYA ST, Clearwater FL 33767 · 6479896725
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019047129 | Jul 23, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 51f, raw burger 46f, sliced American cheese 45f, line cooler. Sliced tomatoes 47f, coleslaw 49f, raw fish 68f, line cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry cutter soiled. Stand up freezer bottom shelf soiled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in back area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of potatoes stored on floor in back kitchen.
Food stored outside. Cases of cooking oil stored outside on shelf with no protection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers and cups stored outside with no protection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo items stored in reach in freezer not inverted for protection.
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen onion rings stored under raw frozen chicken in stand up freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46f, raw chicken 47f, cooked mushrooms 45f, sliced American cheese 46f, all in last reach in cooler on line. Blanched fries 111f, cooling for 25 minutes on speed rack. Spoke to operator regarding cooling procedures.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Blanched fries 111f, cooling for 25 minutes sitting out on speed rack.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Blanched fries made on 3/10/26 no date mark.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, changed water now 200 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. All containers are empty. Replaced sanitizer.100 ppm
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. French fries 88f, French fries cooling at room temperature.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from there comp sink. Bottom shelf soiled.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 56f, sliced cheese 51f, raw burger 51f, sliced tomatoes 47f, all items moved to reach in freezer for quick chill.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Operator needs to submit remodel plans.
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk date marked opened 7/5/2024, discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to locate certificates.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor under desk.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Quat test strip.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in closed package corrected on site.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line.
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.