Badfins Food & Brew
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Badfins Food & Brew has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 48f, mahi 46f, raw shrimp 48f, breading station. Sliced tomatoes 48f, hard boiled eggs 47f, guacamole 57f, sliced tomatoes 57f, two door unit on cooks line. Second walk in-coleslaw 45f, pico 45f, , guacamole 45f, these items discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed on cooks line behind convection oven in the corner of the stainless steel wall.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Second walk in-coleslaw 45f, pico 45f, , guacamole 45f, these items discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James Mullan
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
52
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading station gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
90
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies observed in dish room area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 124f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Begging of cooks line-Corn salsa 51f, shredded cheese 48f, pico 46f, Breading cooler-raw fish 49f, cooked shrimp 48f, Server alley-coleslaw 45f,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live cockroaches located behind cooking equipment disappearing into the stainless steel wall. 1 live cockroach observed on the rubber floor mat on the cooks line. 12 live cockroach observed crawling up stainless steel edging.
35A-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading station gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of fries stored on freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above prep area.
38-07-4
47
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, chemical not dispensing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Greater than 500, solution remade and now 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding unit-beer cheese 60f, cooked rice 62f,
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Verde sauce 59f, pico 52f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 51f, salsa 50f, front of service window. Raw grouper 47f, raw shrimp 47f, raw chicken 48f, raw burger 60f, raw steak 58f, pico 57f, sliced tomatoes 49f, under flat top and line reach in cooler. Shredded cheese 48f, corn salsa 47f, hush puppy 49f, hot dogs 49f, pork belly 48f, buttermilk 66f, breading station.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer was in middle sink, no rinse step.
16-13-5
55
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Island oasis pina colada and ice cream mix no date mark when opened. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawer under grill at end of line. Bottom drawer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink. Floor under ice machine, soda box holder and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
52
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Now 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on drawers under flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Badfins Food & Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Badfins Food & Brew on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Badfins Food & Brew?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Badfins Food & Brew.
How does Badfins Food & Brew compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Badfins Food & Brew most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Badfins Food & Brew's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Badfins Food & Brew have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Badfins Food & Brew means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Badfins Food & Brew inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Badfins Food & Brew is inspected around four times per year on average.
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