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CABANAS COASTAL GRILL

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

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats117
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6200070
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 51f, item moved to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroaches under in back storage area. Area cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/35A-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Ice cubs not covered in bar chiller.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp under raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 51f, item moved to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cooks line.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine lettuce heads.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and breading.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak, raw burger over raw shrimp all in stand up reach in cooler on cooks line.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 50f, feta 48f, diced tomatoes 48f,. Ice added to product to quick chill. Products fell 5f, in 20 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dead roach on premises. One dead cockroach on floor next to ice machine. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats no date mark after opened.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to freezer.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling in dish area soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance and peeling paint.
Basic/36-34-5
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches next to ice machine. Clean and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes before washing. Spoke to employee regarding importance of washing produce before cutting.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area.
Basic/21-38-4

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