Guppy's on the Beach
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Guppy's on the Beach has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
Among Indian Rocks Beach restaurants, the typical score is 84; Guppy's on the Beach is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Dish area. New one ordered.
31A-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server side station- drinks on work shelf. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server side station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line.
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks observed next to hand sink in server side station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door at end of cooks line.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 observed from current month.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jose Rizo 6/13/2019
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in beer cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor in server station.
24-07-4
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lobster bisque 54f, lobster bisque 51f dated 9/10/2023, found at inspection, missed cooling window, item discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish spread with expiration date of 9/7/2023. Item discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish spread with expiration date of 9/7/2023. Item discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster bisque 54f, lobster bisque 51f dated 9/10/2023, found at inspection, missed cooling window, item discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared and date marked incorrectly. Day 1 I'd day prepared. Many labels show eight days shelf life instead of 7. Assistant Chef to fix date machine to reflect correct date marking. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server side station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two buckets on floor at west end of line. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
43
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server station. Bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
90
Dec 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sauerkraut 114f, cooked onions 117f, items reheating. Now all 167f, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Server area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in bar cooler floor.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server area. Bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server station, two employee drinks on shelf.
12B-07-4
55
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guppy's on the Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guppy's on the Beach on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guppy's on the Beach?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Guppy's on the Beach.
How does Guppy's on the Beach compare to other restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach?
Guppy's on the Beach most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Indian Rocks Beach average of 84.
Has Guppy's on the Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guppy's on the Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Guppy's on the Beach 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 Guppy's on the Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guppy's on the Beach is inspected around four times per year on average.
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