Swigwam Beach Bar

336 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Swigwam Beach Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Standing water in bottom of red reach-in-cooler behind bar” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for St. Pete Beach sits at 76, putting Swigwam Beach Bar on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFMs expired. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm) Operator added sanitizer and retested at 200PPM.

22-43-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies behind bar near 3 comp sink 3 live flies behind bar near liquor bottles 1 fly in women's restroom

35A-02-7

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzles behind bar soiled with accumulation of slime

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off at hand wash sink behind bar. Operator turned water back on. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Half and half in reach in cooler opened Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFMs expired.

53A-03-7

Basic - Standing water in bottom of red reach-in-cooler behind bar.

29-49-6

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal drink to making drink for patron no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-05-4

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. Half and half no date mark when opened. Employee dated half and half. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink in bar area. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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 area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to restroom propped open during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom or reach in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in beer coolers.

23-03-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors not self closing in restrooms.

32-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around bar has build up of debris.

36-73-4

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

10-08-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on bar not stored in sanitizer bucket. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swigwam Beach Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swigwam Beach Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swigwam Beach Bar?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of red reach-in-cooler behind bar” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Swigwam Beach Bar.

How does Swigwam Beach Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Swigwam Beach Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Swigwam Beach Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Swigwam Beach Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Swigwam Beach Bar 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 Swigwam Beach Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Swigwam Beach Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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