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Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern

5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Pete Beach restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conveyor on pizza oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper Plates in prep area not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured in rear storage area. Removed c02 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage room. Employee moved to riser. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Moved tropic treats / Pizza Hut to this location all equipment installed including dipping cabinet, pizza oven and reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Plans submitted and in process. Called plan reviewer to locate area of mop sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working no hand wash. Manager educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Milk in reach in cooler no date mark when opened. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake machine soiled, shake cups, blender pitcher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cart. Employee moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved tropic treats / Pizza Hut to this location all equipment installed including dipping cabinet, pizza oven and reach in coolers. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for some employees missing. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on the floor in in dry storage area. Employee moved water bottles to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in reach in freezer and cooler not segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees moved foods to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern.

How does Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern 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 Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Beards Shark Tooth Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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