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Cabanas Coastal Grill

655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cabanas Coastal Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Clearwater Beach restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 51f, item moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp under raw shrimp in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cooks line. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine lettuce heads. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and breading . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Deli meats no date mark after opened.
02C-03-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes before washing. Spoke to employee regarding importance of washing produce before cutting. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to freezer.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling in dish area soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance and peeling paint.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches next to ice machine. Clean and sanitized area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment.
36-73-4
61
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
86
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage Pattie 115f, sausage link 127f, reheated on grill now 171f, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cigarette pack stored on shelf in alley. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 boxes on floor in walk in freezer. Plastic water bottles on floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cabanas Coastal Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cabanas Coastal Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cabanas Coastal Grill?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cabanas Coastal Grill.

How does Cabanas Coastal Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Cabanas Coastal Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Cabanas Coastal Grill's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cabanas Coastal Grill 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 Cabanas Coastal Grill inspected?

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

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