MAINSTAY TAVERN
1160 GULF BLVD, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · (727)595-1611
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in the bar area. 3 flies observed.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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 glass washer at bar. Ran 5 cycles.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 glass washer at bar. Ran 5 cycles.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back room.
Ceiling tile missing. Back room.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in small reach in freezer in bar.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in small glass freezer.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl134124,Fl139161,Fl130108 all exp 7/13/2024
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
- From initial inspection : Expired boiler certificates. For reporting purposes only. Fl138992, Fl134124,Fl139161,Fl130108 all exp 7/13/2024
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Expired boiler certificates. For reporting purposes only. Fl138992, Fl134124,Fl139161,Fl130108 all exp 7/13/2024
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Homemade Caesar dressing.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Mainstay menu must contain a consumer advisory and house Ceasar salad must by have an asterisk on both the item and the consumer advisory.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in the bar area. 3 flies observed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front part of bar.
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.