Drift Kitchen & Bar

400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

American

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Drift Kitchen & Bar stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Drift Kitchen & Bar's latest score of 47 falls below the Clearwater Beach average of 76. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage patties 50f, pork belly 48f, line cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over poached eggs in reach in cooler. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 87f,items put back in for reheat. Reheated now holding at 137f, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine chute soiled- employee cafeteria. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs no date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes for bar drinks not covered in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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

22-20-5

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 48f, diced tomatoes 47f, pooled eggs 51f, cooked mushrooms 47f, diced ham 48f, feta 48f, on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Diced ham 48f, diced tomatoes 48f, cooked mushrooms 49f, sausage patties 51f, cooked beef 50f, sliced tomatoes 57f, pooled eggs 50f,all breakfast items. Unit not functioning , running at 52f, **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese 52f, made on 7/23/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken stored over acai bowls in walk in freezer. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bolognese 52f, made on 7/23/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 48f, diced tomatoes 47f, pooled eggs 51f, cooked mushrooms 47f, diced ham 48f, feta 48f, on cooks line.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 125f, Hollandaise 126f, on cooks line.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Mixer guard-wire and solid.

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee cafeteria.

31B-04-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Farro and sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Feb 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Drift Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Drift Kitchen & Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Drift Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Drift Kitchen & Bar.

How does Drift Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Drift Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Drift Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Drift Kitchen & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Drift Kitchen & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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