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SHEPHARDS REST MARGARITA GRILL

601 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · (727)441-6875

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats167
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6213532
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish dip 56f, pico 47f, coleslaw 47f, raw chicken 50f, fish dip 50f,line cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish spread 51f, pico 54f, sour cream 52f, Right reach in cooler. Some items moved to a different cooler. Other items iced down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · No items stored in unit. Waiting on parts. Time Extended
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish spread 51f, pico 54f, sour cream 52f, Right reach in cooler. Some items moved to a different cooler. Other items iced down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fish 87f, move back to grill for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets under grill and breading reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Big Tiki.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical stored in bottle labeled water.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Little tiki.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Little tiki.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on shelf above food items.
Basic/40-06-5
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar. Employee washed drain and reattached.
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled under flat top.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Torn gaskets on drawers below flat top grill.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 56f, Ruben's 52f, raw chicken 48f, sitting out on cart.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at big tiki.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Big tiki.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Torn gaskets on drawers below flat top grill.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 needed at outside bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. Removed.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All bars.
Basic/29-17-4
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish dip 56f, pico 47f, coleslaw 47f, raw chicken 50f, fish dip 50f,line cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Shrimp 110f, cooked chicken 101f, put in reheat mode.
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed plan.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5

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.