The Bait House Tackle and Tavern

45 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at The Bait House Tackle and Tavern stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. 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 two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so The Bait House Tackle and Tavern is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw tuna, moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in kitchen area..

35A-02-7

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spice containers stored in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs in same container with raw burger and raw wahoo in outside stand up fridge.

08A-08-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks next to soups and on cutting boards. Drinks moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored under raw fish in stand up cooler outside shed. Raw burgers stored under raw tuna. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Emailed one to operator to be posted in back area.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table in front of soup kettles next to spices. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened soda on prep table. Item removed.

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bait House Tackle and Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bait House Tackle and Tavern on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bait House Tackle and Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bait House Tackle and Tavern.

How does The Bait House Tackle and Tavern compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

The Bait House Tackle and Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has The Bait House Tackle and Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bait House Tackle and Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bait House Tackle and Tavern 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 The Bait House Tackle and Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bait House Tackle and Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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