Sandcastle

325 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Seafood
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sandcastle eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sandcastle's latest score is in line with the Clearwater Beach average of 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Condensation drain in walk in cooler broken and draining into bucket.
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can fruit cocktail. Discarded.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 61f, sliced tomatoes 60f, pico 61f, coleslaw 60f, Beer batter 78f, Raw chicken 54f, raw mahi 52f, raw shrimp 54f, raw cod 53f,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of line cooler under flat top grill.
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. #10 can fruit cocktail. Discarded.
08B-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in beer cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door across from fryers.
29-49-6
58
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico 47f,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 47f,
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Line cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandcastle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandcastle on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandcastle?

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

How does Sandcastle compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Sandcastle most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Sandcastle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandcastle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandcastle 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 Sandcastle inspected?

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