The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach

462 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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 “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater Beach restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 54f, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces raw mahi still in cryovac package. Items discarded.

01B-13-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pieces raw mahi still in cryovac package. Items discarded.

06-09-1

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets. Items discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for portioning in pasta. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator labeled employee food in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza make area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Crab stored on floor in walk in freezer. Raw grouper, raw hogfish,pickles and corn stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottle stored with bread under line counter. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. Bar glass washer 0 ppm

22-41-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone removed from cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza hand sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed.. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

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

31B-04-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sheila shine on prep shelf. Spray chemical stored over soda boxes. All items moved.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of potatoes stored in hand sink. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffees. Items moved.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Line. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. . **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach.

How does The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach 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 Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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