GUPPY'S ON THE BEACH
1701 GULF BLVD, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 727-593-1644
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 46f, made on 8/11/26, missed cooling window, item discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fire roasted peppers dented on seam, 28oz.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 46f, made on 8/11/26, missed cooling window, item discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on soda box. Item moved to bottom shelf.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door. Items moved.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes for drinks not covered in bar chiller. Staff covered ice.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Dish area. New one ordered.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server side station- drinks on work shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server side station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash station.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks observed next to hand sink in server side station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door at end of cooks line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bar area.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. End of cooks line.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 observed from current month.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jose Rizo 6/13/2019
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in beer cooler.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor in server station.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certificates available.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bar knife.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lobster bisque 54f, lobster bisque 51f dated 9/10/2023, found at inspection, missed cooling window, item discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish spread with expiration date of 9/7/2023. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish spread with expiration date of 9/7/2023. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster bisque 54f, lobster bisque 51f dated 9/10/2023, found at inspection, missed cooling window, item discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared and date marked incorrectly. Day 1 I'd day prepared. Many labels show eight days shelf life instead of 7. Assistant Chef to fix date machine to reflect correct date marking.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server side station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two buckets on floor at west end of 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.