STORMRUNNERS TAVERN
3128 BEACH BLVD S, Gulfport FL 33707 · 727-201-9105
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
APR 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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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 (9 total) -2 live flies in bar area near liquor bottles -5 live flies behind bar on upper level -2 live flies near trash can and buss station on upper level by bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090843 | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2023021733 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021024624 | Mar 30, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2020026873 | May 15, 2020 | Mar 2, 2021 | — |
| 3--2020013611 | Mar 2, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher behind bar (Chlorine 0ppm) Line wasn't reaching far enough into bottle of sanitizer. Operator adjusted line, primed, and solution retested at 50PPM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers in kitchen are stained -soda machine nozzles soiled behind 1st floor bar-soda gun nozzles behind 2nd floor bar soiled Operator cleaned and sanitized all soda nozzles
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine door.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -bathrooms by first floor bar
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Bathrooms by 1st floor bar doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -oven door handles soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on prep tables in prep kitchen have groove marks
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -in coolers on cookline, in prep kitchen, beer coolers behind bar
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on bartop in upper level bar Open-air bar, fly flew away Operator sanitized bartop
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 6 live bees in lower bar area, landing on bottles of liquor and syrups 11 live bees in upper level bar area, landing in trash can, bus tray, bar mats, liquor pour nozzles. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing bar and putting away bottles to discourage attraction of bees. She has contacted a bee removal service, who did not agree to come out until the operator located the hive.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine nozzles at bar in lower level are soiled with debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink at end of upper level bar had items such as sponges stored inside Operator removed items
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired Feb 1 2026
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in sticky trap behind lower level bar Operator cleaned up.
Equipment in poor repair. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink at entrance of upper level bar is broken so it hangs open and has to be manually closed each time it's used.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line
Dec 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with black debris inside -cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved and stained, no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Accumulation of debris in ice bin behind bar
Accumulation of grease on hood ventilation system
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -dry storage exit door -kitchen exit door
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -garage door style windows open as well as entrance/exit doors
Wall/ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at end of cookline near hand wash sink -ceiling vents in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Dec 9, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found (9 total) -2 live flies in bar area near liquor bottles -5 live flies behind bar on upper level -2 live flies near trash can and buss station on upper level by bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with black debris inside -cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved and stained, no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Accumulation of debris in ice bin behind bar
Accumulation of grease on hood ventilation system
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -dry storage exit door -kitchen exit door
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -garage door style windows open as well as entrance/exit doors
Wall/ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at end of cookline near hand wash sink -ceiling vents in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Dec 9, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found (9 total) -2 live flies in bar area near liquor bottles -5 live flies behind bar on upper level -2 live flies near trash can and buss station on upper level by bar
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings (45 total) found. -10 rodent droppings under dish machine in kitchen -9 rodent droppings under dish drying rack near dishwasher pit area -2 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink -2 rodent droppings under prep table near dish pit -1 rodent droppings on grease filter equipment -2 rodent droppings large fan unit in kitchen -3 rodent droppings under prep table near kitchen exit door -10 rodent droppings in corner of dry storage room near surveillance camera equipment -3 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage room -3 rodent droppings on box of brown sugar on shelf in dry storage room Operator recently patched some holes in the wall near dish machine where he believes the rodents may have been gaining entrance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with black debris inside -cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved and stained, no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Accumulation of debris in ice bin behind bar
Accumulation of grease on hood ventilation system
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -dry storage exit door -kitchen exit door
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -garage door style windows open as well as entrance/exit doors
Wall/ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at end of cookline near hand wash sink -ceiling vents in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Dec 8, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pumpkin crab bisque date marked 11/29 Cooked Ribs date marked 11/21 Operator discarded these items.
Live, small flying insects found (9 total) -2 live flies in bar area near liquor bottles -5 live flies behind bar on upper level -2 live flies near trash can and buss station on upper level by bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pumpkin crab bisque date marked 11/29 Cooked Ribs date marked 11/21 Operator discarded these items.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings (45 total) found. -10 rodent droppings under dish machine in kitchen -9 rodent droppings under dish drying rack near dishwasher pit area -2 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink -2 rodent droppings under prep table near dish pit -1 rodent droppings on grease filter equipment -2 rodent droppings large fan unit in kitchen -3 rodent droppings under prep table near kitchen exit door -10 rodent droppings in corner of dry storage room near surveillance camera equipment -3 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage room -3 rodent droppings on box of brown sugar on shelf in dry storage room Operator recently patched some holes in the wall near dish machine where he believes the rodents may have been gaining entrance.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm, diluted and retested at 200PPM)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with black debris inside -cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved and stained, no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Accumulation of debris in ice bin behind bar
Accumulation of grease on hood ventilation system
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawed in vacuum packages that had been cut open, but not removed from packaging. I discussed updated thawing standards for reduce oxygen packaging fish with operator. Operator removed from package.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Employee lunch box stored above restaurant food in reach in cooler near dishwasher rack. Operator moved to lower shelf to segregate from restaurant food items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -dry storage exit door -kitchen exit door
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan in kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -garage door style windows open as well as entrance/exit doors
Wall/ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at end of cookline near hand wash sink -ceiling vents in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on fitting added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen around front of exit door.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper on cook line. Employee removed items from packaging
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetable over cooked chicken wings. Employee properly separated items.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink warewashing area is slow draining.
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.