Surfside Tap House
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Surfside Tap House appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Surfside Tap House on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in front kitchen area. 1 live fly in back kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer 0 ppm, primed now 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink blocked/ unable to dispense soap. Items moved to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Sep 4, 2025
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. Sliced turkey 48f, corned beef hash 48f, pulled pork 47f, salsa 47f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 49f, cooked sausage patties 50f, sour cream 47f, reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 48f, corned beef hash 48f, pulled pork 47f, salsa 47f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 49f, cooked sausage patties 50f, sour cream 47f, reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 2 flies observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and scallops stored over cheese sauce in front wall in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 46f, blue cheese 57f, sour cream 45f, cooked peppers 49f, diced tomatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 47f, cooked mushrooms 48f, cooked chicken 54f, all products held in line cooler overnight. All items discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 46f, blue cheese 57f, sour cream 45f, cooked peppers 49f, diced tomatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 47f, cooked mushrooms 48f, cooked chicken 54f, all products held in line cooler overnight. All items discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar, Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dishwasher in prep area used as a dump sink as evident by food in bottom of sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line, corner of bar and floor in prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Floor fan in prep area. Fan in front kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
29
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in small walk in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Two servers observed not washing hands when dropping off glasses for glass washer.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Staff cutting lettuce no gloves. Has staff rewash lettuce and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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 back walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Service soda gun at bar. Well(drain) for dishwasher soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evident by cooked egg whites in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on line.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. First keg cooler behind bar. Second beer bottle cooler behind bar.
29-49-6
39
Jan 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw 9/18/2023, discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Coleslaw 9/18/2023, discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 48f, ice added. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans artichoke hearts dented on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, after priming unit, sanitizer would not stay in line. Repair called.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Deli meats in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups used for portioning. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler and dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans artichoke hearts dented on seam, stored with non dented cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
27
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw burgers on speed rack in back walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ice machine cleaner stored on top of machine. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Cooks line.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers,
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over ice bucket storage.
35B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.bar keg cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
45
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm , primed unit and found leak at connection. Corrected now 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 48f, raw scallops 47f, raw chicken 47f, spinach dip 47f, buffalo dip 50f, deli pork 47f, Pico 46f, raw chicken tenders 45f, Cooked chicken 50f, **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket stored in hand sink in bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse mixing cup in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Service area bar, behind bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter in side station-no lid also.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop no handle in contact with ice. Bar.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in prep walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two reach in cooler west end of bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Surfside Tap House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Surfside Tap House on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Surfside Tap House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Surfside Tap House.
How does Surfside Tap House compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Surfside Tap House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Surfside Tap House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surfside Tap House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Surfside Tap House 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 Surfside Tap House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Surfside Tap House is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants