Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill

655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Clearwater Beach average 76, so Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Items moved in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bar mixes stored on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.

31B-04-4

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review submitted for the bar remodel. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: No plans filed with Plan review as of 9/8/2025. Operator said they will file plans today. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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/. No plan review submitted for the bar remodel.

51-16-7

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat deli meats stored under raw shrimp. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 52f, dated 2/19/2024

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Presence of insects at bar area.. Observed 2 bees flying around soda fountain.

35A-09-4

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outside bar. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back area.

36-32-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back storage area under soda boxes . Under front bar equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer island oasis mix.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in beer cooler soiled bottom shelf.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer keg cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back storage room. Missing and damaged. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bar mixes thawing on floor. Soda box stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer keg cooler at outside bar.

29-49-6

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of bar.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. End of bar.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one to operator. They posted it. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Used to line shelves for alcohol in walk in cooler

14-05-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Store room.

36-36-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill.

How does Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill 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 Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cabanas Beachside Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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