GROUPERS ON THE GULF
1401 GULF BLVD STE 8 & 9, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 7272664276
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over opened can of sauerkraut in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pulled pork dated 7/29/26 Cooked beef dated 7/22/2026 Items discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pulled pork dated 7/29/26 Cooked beef dated 7/22/2026 Items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in cooler soiled, both units.
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Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under work equipment in kitchen and under bar equipment.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes. Whirl.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Unit next to fryers.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on small reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper stored over cooked shrimp cake mix.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelves in reach in coolers and freezers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Sauce containers on floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clam chowder 110f, shrimp and corn chowder 114f,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer soiled bottom shelf.
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Ladies room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle cooler.
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over hot dogs in stand up cooler.
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 ham.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both single door reach in coolers.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and diced tomatoes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Ladies room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in single door cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle cooler.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs not fully covered in stand up freezer.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left inside wall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and corners of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Crackers, ketchup, water bottles stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment and reach in coolers. Fan.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle cooler.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs not covered.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left inside wall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and corners of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Crackers, ketchup, water bottles stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment and reach in coolers. Fan.
Reach-in cooler interiors have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle cooler.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs not covered.
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.