The North End Taphouse

2908 1/2 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at The North End Taphouse, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Gulfport restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers are stained
22-02-4
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 opened Sunday bearing no date mark. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired Feb 2025. Operator displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting boards on prep coolers/tables have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpsters not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Stored on dirt/gravel
33-23-4
67
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly landing on ceiling. Employee killed fly. Educated employees **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -House-made Caesar dressing contains anchovy paste. Operator marked menus to inform consumer of raw animal food ingredient. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Employee labeled as Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board grooved near air fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food. Employee placed shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in kitchen area not Secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris
23-03-4
61
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/01/2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The North End Taphouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The North End Taphouse on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The North End Taphouse?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The North End Taphouse.

How does The North End Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?

The North End Taphouse most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gulfport average of 67.

Has The North End Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The North End Taphouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The North End Taphouse 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 The North End Taphouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The North End Taphouse is inspected around two times per year on average.