Beachcomber

447 Mandalay Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Beachcomber has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Clearwater Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp 44f, cooked shrimp 44f, adjusted cooler temp, 30 minutes down to 42f, **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags missing last used date. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front kitchen.
36-36-4
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles due to hurricanes.
36-17-5
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
90
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid broken. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to walk in cooler. Repair is called, waiting on materials. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing. Two tiles missing Under two compartment sink in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in blue cheese used for portioning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing. Two tiles missing Under two compartment sink in prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. One cooked rib in cooler no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup used to portion sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in chest freezer.
08B-12-5
82
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beachcomber last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beachcomber on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beachcomber?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beachcomber.

How does Beachcomber compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Beachcomber most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Beachcomber's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beachcomber have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beachcomber 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 Beachcomber inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beachcomber is inspected around three times per year on average.