Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back Walk in cooler rack soiled. Soda nozzles at main bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cooks line. One unit.
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in bar freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked ice bucket. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
64
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda nozzles soiled at inside bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station next to inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to portion salsa.
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around large ice bin.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. One ice bucket with chipped lid.
14-12-4
55
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen shrimp over frozen potato skins in stand up freezer. Items corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 48f, Cooked rice 50f, moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has acquired bar/restaurant next door and has merged both operations into one under license #6218207. AC'd operator on 3/18/2025 for no plan review completed. Spoke to Plan review office today and no plans submitted by operator. Spoke to DDM and immediate AC approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole/diced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
55
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has acquired the business next door and has opened a walkway for the staff to travel from one area to another. All cooking will be done from the Hoggdaddys kitchen. The aqcuired kitchen will be a test kitchen for food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: No record of plans submitted to plan review as of 3/18/2025. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen alley, Prep kitchen over walk in, Prep kitchen to the right of the hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawers under flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has acquired the business next door and has opened a walkway for the staff to travel from one area to another. All cooking will be done from the Hoggdaddys kitchen. The aqcuired kitchen will be a test kitchen for food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen alley, Prep kitchen over walk in, Prep kitchen to the right of the hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawers under flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Bar glass freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 46f, sliced turkey 45f, cooks line. Items discarded. White queso 113f item discarded. Started heating at 10 am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. White queso 113f item discarded. Started heating at 10 am.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 46f, sliced turkey 45f, cooks line. Items discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep kitchen cooks line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Dish area.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station and behind bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has acquired the business next door and has opened a walkway for the staff to travel from one area to another. All cooking will be done from the Hoggdaddys kitchen. The aqcuired kitchen will be a test kitchen for food products.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Server station and behind bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen alley, Prep kitchen over walk in, Prep kitchen to the right of the hood.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawers under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Bar glass freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Alley-cos. Broken handwashing signs in men's room. No handwashing sign at server station next to bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers . **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket.
14-12-4
21
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: No date observed. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in coleslaw bucket in two door cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door falling off of hinges. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
67
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both types.
16-37-1
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped rim on ice bucket. Frayed fry basket.
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and tuna. Packages now open **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Bar floor drains.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled floor drain in bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tabs and bear clean stored above single service in alley. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in service area.
35A-02-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Inside clean water flow catch on dish machine-soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled beef, pulled chicken and cooked wings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice bucket not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Two ice buckets stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored on shelf with spices.
42-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler beer cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
35
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill.
How does Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill 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 Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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