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Groupers on the Gulf

1401 Gulf Blvd Ste 8 And 9, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Groupers on the Gulf stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach average 84, so Groupers on the Gulf is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on small reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clam chowder 110f, shrimp and corn chowder 114f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer soiled bottom shelf.
23-03-4
78
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Ladies room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left inside wall. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and corners of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Crackers, ketchup, water bottles stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both units. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment and reach in coolers. Fan. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer bottle cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over deli cheese. Raw shell eggs over produce. Both items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 84f,operator put in reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Fish spread. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked shrimp, gumbo, . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing on table.
06-01-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Groupers on the Gulf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Groupers on the Gulf on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Groupers on the Gulf?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Groupers on the Gulf.

How does Groupers on the Gulf compare to other restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach?

Groupers on the Gulf most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Indian Rocks Beach average of 84.

Has Groupers on the Gulf's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Groupers on the Gulf have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Groupers on the Gulf 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 Groupers on the Gulf inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Groupers on the Gulf is inspected around three times per year on average.

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