SURFSIDE TAP HOUSE
395 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-201-3530
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 2 flies observed in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in front kitchen area. 1 live fly in back kitchen area.
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. Glass washer 0 ppm, primed now 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink blocked/ unable to dispense soap. Items moved to dispense soap.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey 48f, corned beef hash 48f, pulled pork 47f, salsa 47f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 49f, cooked sausage patties 50f, sour cream 47f, reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 48f, corned beef hash 48f, pulled pork 47f, salsa 47f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 49f, cooked sausage patties 50f, sour cream 47f, reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment, reach in coolers in kitchen, behind glass washer. Walls in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
Aug 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 2 flies observed in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and scallops stored over cheese sauce in front wall in cooler. Item moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 46f, blue cheese 57f, sour cream 45f, cooked peppers 49f, diced tomatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 47f, cooked mushrooms 48f, cooked chicken 54f, all products held in line cooler overnight. All items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 46f, blue cheese 57f, sour cream 45f, cooked peppers 49f, diced tomatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 47f, cooked mushrooms 48f, cooked chicken 54f, all products held in line cooler overnight. All items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar, Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dishwasher in prep area used as a dump sink as evident by food in bottom of sink.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line, corner of bar and floor in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Floor fan in prep area. Fan in front kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Staff cutting lettuce no gloves. Has staff rewash lettuce and put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in small walk in cooler. Item moved.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Two servers observed not washing hands when dropping off glasses for glass washer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in back walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Service soda gun at bar. Well(drain) for dishwasher soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evident by cooked egg whites in sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. First keg cooler behind bar. Second beer bottle cooler behind bar.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1188 KAPP DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans artichoke hearts dented on seam.
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. 0 ppm, after priming unit, sanitizer would not stay in line. Repair called.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw 9/18/2023, discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Coleslaw 9/18/2023, discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 48f, ice added.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups used for portioning.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler and dry storage area.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans artichoke hearts dented on seam, stored with non dented cans.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.