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483 MANDALAY AVE UNIT 100, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-441-6000
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies in main bar under ice chest.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019053544 | Sep 5, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies in main bar under ice chest.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun nozzle main bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in alley soiled interior.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 co2 tanks not secured in soda box area next to beer cooler.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Ice cube tray not covered in black chest freezer at both bars.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in scrape area of dish room.
Waste line missing at soda gun holsters. Main bar.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chili 117f, cooling on back prep table. Moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at main bar soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen and upstairs kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Across from soda boxes.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor in upstairs kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand sink in upstairs kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area scrape table.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both soda guns missing drain tube at main bar. One soda gun drain tube missing from outside bar in second room.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Chili made on 7/7/2025 found at 52f, missed cooling window. To be discarded.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed on cooks line flying around.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili made on 7/7/2025 found at 52f, missed cooling window. To be discarded.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 3 gallons chili cooling in 5 gallon container. Item was stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A few ceiling tiles soiled on cooks line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on back machine not inverted.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine.
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 access to training records.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both machines.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No one available to show manager certification.
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 access to training records.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both machines.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dish machine.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Salsa verde dented on top seam.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed at end of cooks line by hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at outside bar. Can opener.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured outside of beer keg cooler.
Cove tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under dish table on other side of hand sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Hand sink upstairs next to restroom in kitchen is falling off of wall. Please reattach.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor outside of beer keg cooler.
Insect control device installed over preparation area. Alley, over silverware rolling station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of glass chiller at outside bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle reach in cooler inside bar.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop in contact with ice. Cup used as ice scoop at both bars.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles both downstairs bars.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 4 ice machines.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tank upstairs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar missing soda gun drain lines. Upstairs bar missing one drain line.
Aug 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 47f, raw chicken 46f, raw burger 47f, raw shrimp 46f, put in reach in cooler at 9 am. All items moved to walk in cooler. Now all items at 44f, after 30 minutes. 1 hour left to finish cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles both downstairs bars.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 4 ice machines.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet missing seat for unisex bathroom upstairs. Broken off.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tank upstairs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar missing soda gun drain lines. Upstairs bar missing one drain line.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 47f, raw chicken 46f, raw burger 47f, raw shrimp 46f, put in reach in cooler at 9 am. All items moved to walk in cooler. Now all items at 44f, after 30 minutes. 1 hour left to finish cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles both downstairs bars.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No designated hand wash sink at upstairs bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No designated hand wash sink at upstairs bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 4 ice machines.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet missing seat for unisex bathroom upstairs. Broken off.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tank upstairs.
Ceiling tile missing. Back area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs middle restrooms.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No designated hand wash sink at upstairs bar. Hand wash sign missing from middle upstairs restroom.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar missing soda gun drain lines. Upstairs bar missing one drain 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.