Beach Burger Shack
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
Beach Burger Shack has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Beach Burger Shack squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen onion rings stored under raw frozen chicken in stand up freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46f, raw chicken 47f, cooked mushrooms 45f, sliced American cheese 46f, all in last reach in cooler on line. Blanched fries 111f, cooling for 25 minutes on speed rack. Spoke to operator regarding cooling procedures.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Blanched fries 111f, cooling for 25 minutes sitting out on speed rack. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Blanched fries made on 3/10/26 no date mark.
02C-02-5
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
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, changed water now 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer .
23-03-4
30
Jan 21, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. All containers are empty. Replaced sanitizer.100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. French fries 88f, French fries cooling at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from there comp sink. Bottom shelf soiled.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
24-05-4
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 56f, sliced cheese 51f, raw burger 51f, sliced tomatoes 47f, all items moved to reach in freezer for quick chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Mar 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator needs to submit remodel plans.
51-16-7
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Quat test strip.
16-37-1
Basic - 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. Raw tuna in closed package corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line.
29-49-6
70
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored above chest freezer. Easy off next to breading container, item moved. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Bleach bottle and quaternary tablets stored above chest freezer. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front area blocked with no access. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: In process of moving hand sink in front area for better access . **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved ice machine outside not fully enclosed. Operator added two stand up coolers and one stand up freezer outside not fully enclosed. No outside food is storage allowed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No plan review submitted as of 4/7/2023. Ice machine was moved outside.reach in coolers and freezer added outside. These are under a wood structure without a door. A soda fountain was added to the front of the building next to the restrooms with a hand wash station, no overhead coverage.The hand wash station has not been completed yet. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
70
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beach Burger Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beach Burger Shack on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beach Burger Shack?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beach Burger Shack.
How does Beach Burger Shack compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Beach Burger Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Beach Burger Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beach Burger Shack have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beach Burger Shack 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 Beach Burger Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beach Burger Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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