Shephards Rest Margarita Grill

601 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Shephards Rest Margarita Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.

Shephards Rest Margarita Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Clearwater Beach average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical stored in bottle labeled water. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Little tiki.

31B-03-4

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar. Employee washed drain and reattached. **Corrected On-Site**

29-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on shelf above food items.

40-06-5

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled under flat top.

23-03-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Torn gaskets on drawers below flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 56f, Ruben's 52f, raw chicken 48f, sitting out on cart. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at big tiki. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Big tiki. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Torn gaskets on drawers below flat top grill.

14-11-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 needed at outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All bars.

29-17-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single reach in cooler on cooks line.

29-49-6

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Coleslaw 47f, made on 7/27/2022, missed cooling window. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**

03D-06-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 47f, made on 7/27/2022, missed cooling window. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender cup in hand sink . Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on bottom drawer below flat top grill.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.outside bar cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shephards Rest Margarita Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shephards Rest Margarita Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shephards Rest Margarita Grill?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shephards Rest Margarita Grill.

How does Shephards Rest Margarita Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Shephards Rest Margarita Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Shephards Rest Margarita Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shephards Rest Margarita Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shephards Rest Margarita 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 Shephards Rest Margarita Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shephards Rest Margarita Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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