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TATE ISLAND GRILL

500 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727.441.2425

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216184
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Quesadilla chicken mix 45f, 46f, item to be discarded. Made on 7/27/2024
High priority/01B-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026031495Apr 27, 2026Jun 23, 2026$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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
High priority/22-41-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Line sink at end of line blocked by breading bin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 0 ppm.
Basic/16-55-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate expired for boiler. For reporting purposes only. FL139654,098759,136232,136231 all expire 3/8/2025
/48-01-5/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 5, 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 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plate.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate expired for boiler. For reporting purposes only. FL139654,098759,136232,136231 all expire 3/8/2025
/48-01-5
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. 10 ppm. Repair on site.
High priority/22-41-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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, empty container. Container changed now 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Quesadilla chicken mix 45f, 46f, item to be discarded. Made on 7/27/2024
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quesadilla chicken mix 45f, 46f, item to be discarded. Made on 7/27/2024. Raw chicken 55f, raw salmon 50f, raw grouper 50f, all items moved to another each in cooler for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Frayed fry basket.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing end of line.
Basic/14-42-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. First soda gun in bar. Drain now attached.
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling at end of line.
Basic/36-32-5
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw grouper 50f, raw salmon 50f, hot dogs 50f, last line reach in. Ice added to product. Now 44f, after 20 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease like substance. Cooks line.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Light in disrepair. Cooks line, appears to be falling out of ceiling grid.
Basic/38-01-4

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.