JIMMYS FISH HOUSE AND IGUANA BAR
521 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 7274476461
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 67f, operator has now put this on Time as a Public health procedure.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 raw mahi unopened, cryovac. Items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun nozzles.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee certificates all expired in chef's office.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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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. See stop sale. 7 thawed raw mahi still in cryovac package. Items to be discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Southeast corner of bar floor soiled with debris.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 raw tuna still in opened package not removed. Discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station hand sink used for dump sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. 5 raw tuna still in opened package not removed. Discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice bin lids.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 thawed tuna still in cryovac package. 15 raw mahi thawed and still in cryovac package.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Under lip of lid.
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. 7 raw tuna thawed and still in cryovac package. 15 raw mahi thawed and still in cryovac package.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Server front alley in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Broken glass in bottom of glass chiller at inside bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Soufflé cups and other single service items stored on floor in storage area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. South end soda gun at inside bar.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wild bird present inside establishment and outside deck. Observed wild birds landing on outside dirty tables, landing on an outside table with sitting guests and a bird taking food out of a bus tub while the employee was cleaning another outside table. Talked to chef regarding keeping doors closed so no birds can enter the inside dining room.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp under raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All soda gun nozzles at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station used as dump sink evident by strainer in sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dish area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Dish area, repairs being made. Server side station missing ceiling tiles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Server alley by toast machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in standing water next to sauté area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Broken glass in bottom of beer glass chiller in bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under register in bar.
Utensils in poor condition. 3 frayed fry baskets.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp stored under calamari in walk in cooler. Item moved.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Muffins have protection from guests on buffet- no cover.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 67f, operator has now put this on Time as a Public health procedure.
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.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Cleaning powder in cup in server side station. Not labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups in hallway stored on ground.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 9 tags no last used by date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda guns at bar.
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 one, operator displayed.
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Two different tags found in same container.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Soda room.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of chemical room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to coffee in side station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks stored with clean linens in server side station.
Food stored on floor. Store room.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed broccoli before washing.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Can opener table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler line. Bar wine cooler.
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.