Beach Shanty Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Beach Shanty Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Beach Shanty Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 2 packs of thawed grouper. Items discarded.
01B-13-4
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
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on towel when not in use. Suggested 1/3 pan for holding scoop when not in use.
24-07-4
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.Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 2 packs of thawed grouper. Items discarded.
06-09-1
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over cooked ham. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in outside storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen bacon at room temperature.
06-01-5
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut potatoes in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Opened deli turkey no date mark.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 back packs stored on shelf with food products.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front cook and service area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat tuna fish under raw fish . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Item moved from cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
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 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
52
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine store on shelf above reach in cooler on line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time adjustments made on products. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. Sliced cheese repacked no date mark in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Work shoes stored on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Out back. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beach Shanty Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beach Shanty Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beach Shanty Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beach Shanty Cafe.
How does Beach Shanty Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Beach Shanty Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Beach Shanty Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beach Shanty Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beach Shanty Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beach Shanty Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beach Shanty Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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