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FRENCHYS SALTWATER CAFE

416 E SHORE DR, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · (727)461-6295

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6209719
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. 1 fly observed. Not landing on any food prep surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2016029776May 23, 2016Jul 8, 2016$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can mandarin oranges. Discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning on cooks line.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer floor. Store room upstairs.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area.
Basic/38-07-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 6 tags no used by last date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored over soda boxes. Item moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 7 tags with no last date mark.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on ground in back area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. 1 fly observed. Not landing on any food prep surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies stored above soda boxes. Items removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags observed.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler racks. Slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and posted.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling on line has exposed holes.
Basic/36-32-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Speaker on prep shelf in back area.
Basic/40-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave shelf.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on floor in back area. Items moved.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.