NORTH END TAPHOUSE
2908 1/2 BEACH BLVD S, Gulfport FL 33707 · 727.290.9682
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies in kitchen in ware wash, storage and food prep areas. -1 live fly behind outdoor bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in and walk in cooler gaskets soiled
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near steam tables.
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has all high temps. Do not store temperature control for safety foods in this unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F and below.
Cutting boards on prep coolers havecut marks and are no longer cleanable.
May 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies in kitchen in ware wash, storage and food prep areas. -1 live fly behind outdoor bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has all high temps. Do not store temperature control for safety foods in this unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F and below.
Cutting boards on prep coolers havecut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies in kitchen in ware wash, storage and food prep areas. -1 live fly behind outdoor bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta salad in reach in cooler date marked 5/10. Stop Sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta salad in reach in cooler date marked 5/10.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beets (49F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. They were canned, opened a few days ago. Operator did not remove them from cooler at all today. Operator did not conduct any temperature monitoring today. Cooler they were stored in has no thermometer. Other foods in the cooler were elevated, but had been taken out for prep today. Discontinued use of cooler and stop sales issued issued on beets since time out of temperature could not be determined.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beets (49F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. They were canned, opened a few days ago. Operator did not remove them from cooler at all today. Operator did not conduct any temperature monitoring today. Cooler they were stored in has no thermometer. Other foods in the cooler were elevated, but had been taken out for prep today. Discontinued use of cooler and stop sales issued issued on beets since time out of temperature could not be determined.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter being kept at room temperature for 4 hours and operators do not have written procedures.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No probe thermometer provided for measuring temperatures of cold foods.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink made two days ago not date marked. -open container of sour cream opened 5/22 not date marked. Operator date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has all high temps. Do not store temperature control for safety foods in this unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F and below.
Cutting boards on prep coolers havecut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has broken door that falls completely off when opened.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit near kitchen entrance.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened Sunday bearing no date mark. Operator date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers are stained
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired Feb 2025. Operator displayed current license.
Cutting boards on prep coolers/tables have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dumpsters not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Stored on dirt/gravel
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken(45F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to freezer. Cooked chicken 41F, Mac&Cheese 43F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding made on 11-29-24 no date mark. Employee date marked item.
Cutting board near air fryers has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryers soiled with food debris.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly landing on ceiling. Employee killed fly. Educated employees
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled.
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. -House-made Caesar dressing contains anchovy paste. Operator marked menus to inform consumer of raw animal food ingredient.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Employee labeled as Sanitizer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board grooved near air fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food. Employee placed shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled with food debris.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in kitchen area not Secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris
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.