Driftwood Palm Harbor

1114 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

American

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Driftwood Palm Harbor has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Palm Harbor average 74, so Driftwood Palm Harbor is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Operator was aware of the from which bushel they originated. The oysters are purchased 1 bushel at a time and only 1 bushel was in establishment. Operator placed shucked oysters with proper tag information

01C-04-4

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

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy of consumer advisory for oysters DBPR Form HR 5025-531). Operator printed and posted advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on on upper shelf of make table no lid. Operator moved employee beverage from make table **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

02D-01-5

Feb 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Driftwood Palm Harbor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Driftwood Palm Harbor on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Driftwood Palm Harbor compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Driftwood Palm Harbor most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Driftwood Palm Harbor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Driftwood Palm Harbor have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Driftwood Palm Harbor 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 Driftwood Palm Harbor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Driftwood Palm Harbor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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