SANDSHAKERS
700 ELDRIDGE ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-286-8099
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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DEC 24
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FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 1 fly in dining area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023966 | Feb 8, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2015003656 | Dec 19, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( bags of fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( squeeze bottles of sauce ) inside reach in cooler at cook line - raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in refrigerator - raw ground beef over container of garlic cloves in storage area Reviewed with manager. Emailed Safe Refrigerator Storage hand out to manager and reviewed.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with operator. Emailed to manager the Shellfish Tag Guidance hand out
No chemical test kit provided for Chlorine when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.
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No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under hand wash sink. Manager labeled spray bottle
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Mashed potatoes at 44-48 F at 12:00 pm cooked the previous day in refrigerator. See stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Mashed potatoes at 44-48 F at 12:00 pm cooked the previous day in refrigerator
Raw animal food ( seafood) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( French fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager relocated seafood
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Knives stored in knife block in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in white refrigerator
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 46F cold hold, operator moved garlic to an alternate refrigerator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Discussed the need to keep employee beverages stored away from clean equipment and food for the restaurant
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of off labeling all food removed from its original container container.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table during breading of fish table. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee keys on cutting board. Employee moved.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 1 fly in dining area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); homemade queso (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); homemade queso (53F - Cold Holding), no temperatures taken today, food in white upright refrigerator in prep area, no other TCS food in refrigerator
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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR Form HR 5025-131, operator posted in dining area
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door cracked open going into kitchen, operator closed door
Feb 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar removed in area from restrooms, bar added to area behind garage door opening with hand wash sink and beer taps and ice bin ( cooler), kitchen prep area removed, reach in coolers and freezers in this area
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in storage area
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area - no hot water in kitchen hand wash sink - 74 F when run for 2 minutes
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Expired chemical test kits provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar removed in area from restrooms, bar added to area behind garage door opening with hand wash sink and beer taps and ice bin ( cooler), kitchen prep area removed, reach in coolers and freezers in this area
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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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.