FRIENDLY TAVERN
18121 GULF BLVD, Redington Shores FL 33708 · 727-201-4445
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near main bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022033758 | Jun 28, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021003968 | Nov 3, 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - potato salad (54F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (65F - Cold Holding); fish spread (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). All items held less than 4 hours, moved to walk in freezer. Retemp: fish spread 53F, all other items at 42F or below
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on prep coolers Soda gun holsters soiled at bar kissing
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies in glue strip hanging from ceiling in rear storage room, staff discarded
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Dead flies in glue strip hanging from ceiling in rear storage room over uncovered coffee filters, staff discarded
In-use ice scoop and bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans stored on shelf above prep cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters next to coffee machine not protected
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Clogged drain in kitchen hand sink
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in freezer not secured when not in use
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. 0ppm, chlorine line had cracks causing leaks, staff corrected, 50ppm. If the dishmachine fails to function properly, this establishment has no 3-compartment sink in which to manually wash/rinse/sanitize. Such failure could result in administrative action and/or suspension of license. Installation of a 3-compartment sink is recommended.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop and bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Next to outside ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in freezer not secured when not in use
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some equipment in kitchen with construction debris/dust.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Some hand sinks missing hand wash sign.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Triple sink set up with unapproved chlorine (laundry use only), staff replaced with approved quaternary tablets)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw sausage over potatoes and vegetables in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from cook line: diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); turkey (53F - Cold Holding), items moved to reach in freezer. Retemp: all items at or below 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on grill/stove surface Accumulation of grease and food residue on fryers baskets
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled racks above triple sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Under coolers at inside bar
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and cans of corned beef on floor in dry storage
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall men's restroom
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Overhead protection of outdoor ice machine was damaged as a result of previous Tropical Storm Debby on 8/4/24.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler at bar
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured when not in use, operator locked during inspection
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar not properly lined on inside
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored in drink ice at bar, bartender removed and burned ice
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce and cheese in walk-in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over corned beef in walk-in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored in drink ice at bar, bartender removed and burned ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at both bars soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at outside bar, used at dump sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelves above triple sonk
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of ice well at main bar
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of walk-in cooler door damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at main bar. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on door and inside a/c closet near restrooms. Cooler gaskets soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cups stored on floor in closet next to restrooms
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not locked when not in use
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 29 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate23 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Red Bull cans and drink mixer in drink ice at Maine bar, bartender burned and replaced ice.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near main bar
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw cod in walking cooler with visible contamination from rust and pitted shelves. Red Bull cans and drink mixer in drink ice at Maine bar, bartender burned and replaced ice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets at servers station (72F - Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler, recommend smaller quantities held in ice. Cooler on cook line-diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding), items moved to walk-in cooler. Retemp tomatoes 43F, lettuce 48F, cheese 45F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar. In use cutting boards soiled on cook line, operator already acquired new boards
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training certificate proved for one employee. Recommended to operator to keep copies of all training certificates onsite
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in marinara sauce, removed. Portioning cup in seasonings
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In front for grill. Floor of main bar
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. Mahi not removed from ROP packaging before thaw
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Drain cover(s) missing. Floor of main bar, covered with cardboard
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic container with crab stuffing with cracked lip in walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Bag of flour on floor of dry storage
Hole in or other damage to wall. Single service closet in-between restrooms
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle, removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens and microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill/fryers. Accumulation of dust on a/c vents in walk-in cooler Accumulation of dust in a/c closet in dining room
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door at kitchen does not fully seal when shut
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Fish spread containers containing calamari
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to-go items on floor of closet near restrooms
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On oven door handle
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at main bar
Stored food not covered. Raw cod in walking cooler with visible contamination from rust and pitted shelves
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secure
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walking cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.