Tate Island Grill

500 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

American

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Tate Island Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Clearwater Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 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. **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plate.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

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

14-09-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

22-41-4

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of line.

31B-04-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling at end of line.

36-32-5

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp stored under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White inside plate.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at end of line- four drawer reach in.

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tenders 124f, item put back in fryer to reheat.now 186f, **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in shredded cheese no handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside side bar handsink.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tate Island Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tate Island Grill on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tate Island Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tate Island Grill.

How does Tate Island Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Tate Island Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Tate Island Grill's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tate Island Grill 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 Tate Island Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tate Island Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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