O'KEEFE'S TAVERN
1653 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 5405999395
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausages 118f, item put back on stove for reheat. Now 171f,
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015003666 | Dec 22, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50 F, raw chicken 48 F, raw ground beef 47 F, tuna salad 50 F, raw chicken 51 F in walk in cooler. Temperatures taken this day. Manager moved food to walk in freezer for a quick chill down. Manager called for service. Cut ham 51 F, turkey50 F, mozzarella 50 F in reach in cooler opposite stove. Per manager temperature taken this morning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris at cook line -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks. Per manager, cutting boards are on order
Cold holding equipment ( walk in cooler) not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient thermometer reading 49F reading. Manager relocated food to walk in freezer. Service scheduled. Reach in cooler opposite stove with ambient thermometer reading 49 F
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait stations and bar areas. Manager relocated ice scoops.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked pasta ) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks opposite stove
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at wait station. Employee emptied ice at time of inspection and is in the process of cleaning the ice bin
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable opposite stove
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled near cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers next kitchen exit door. Manager discarded drink
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Manager locked gate
Apr 17, 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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Food-contact surface ( slicer) soiled with food debris in food prep area.-soda holster soiled at the bar Reviewed with manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Manager date marked food
Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on shelf above prep table. Manager discarded drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses on to go containers at cook line. Manager relocated glasses
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of pizza sauce 7 lbs One dented can of mushrooms 62 ounces
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: Cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes 47f (cold holding) cut leafy greens (45F- Cold Holding)
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks not properly secured in bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in food prep area.Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cellphone and speaker in food prep area next to the stove oven in the kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in storage shed stored on floor. Manager stored correctly.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware in dish area stored with food contact surfaces upright. Employee stored correctly.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mushrooms being strained in hand sink, removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, walk in cooler, under equipment at bar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausages 118f, item put back on stove for reheat. Now 171f,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Item moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced turkey.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around the mixer.
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.