Reefers Social Club

600 Mandaly Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Reefers Social Club has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Reefers Social Club's latest score of 70 falls below the Clearwater Beach average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara 57f, discarded.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 57f, discarded.

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind reach in freezer.

36-73-4

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mac n cheese 5 containers mark 7/20-7/23/2025. Exceed 7 day shelf life. Tomato/marinara sauce 78f, cheese sauce 78f, left overnight in warmer. Items to be discarded.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato/marinara sauce 78f, cheese sauce 78f, left overnight in warmer. Items to be discarded.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mac n cheese 5 containers mark 7/20-7/23/2025.

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice.

02C-02-5

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over bucket of pickles. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veggie dogs 46f,

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Left restroom has a broken door closure device.

32-04-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine.

24-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up freezer in bar area not locked.

08B-63-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen area.

27-16-4

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/. Wall added to previous kitchen area. Swinging door is present at entrance of kitchen.

51-16-7

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor.

08B-38-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork bellie 45f, pico 44f, raw chicken 45f, temperature adjusted in walk in cooler. Butter 57f, heavy cream 59f, stand up cooler. Raw chicken 48f, pico 47f reach in cooler., **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Oct 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reefers Social Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reefers Social Club on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reefers Social Club?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reefers Social Club.

How does Reefers Social Club compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Reefers Social Club most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Reefers Social Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reefers Social Club have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Reefers Social Club 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 Reefers Social Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reefers Social Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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