Frenchys Saltwater Cafe

416 E Shore Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Frenchys Saltwater Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Frenchys Saltwater Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the Clearwater Beach average of 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can mandarin oranges. Discarded.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer floor. Store room upstairs. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

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

14-01-5

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 6 tags no used by last date. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored over soda boxes. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 7 tags with no last date mark. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on ground in back area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. 1 fly observed. Not landing on any food prep surfaces.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies stored above soda boxes. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. Printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags observed.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler racks. Slicer.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Speaker on prep shelf in back area.

40-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave shelf.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on floor in back area. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling on line has exposed holes.

36-32-5

Jan 26, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

29-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door handle.

14-11-5

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fryer baskets. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frenchys Saltwater Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frenchys Saltwater Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frenchys Saltwater Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Frenchys Saltwater Cafe.

How does Frenchys Saltwater Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Frenchys Saltwater Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Frenchys Saltwater Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frenchys Saltwater Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frenchys Saltwater Cafe 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 Frenchys Saltwater Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frenchys Saltwater Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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