Undertow Beach Bar

3850 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Undertow Beach Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Pete Beach restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Provided information protocol to operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at hand sink in bar area. Employee replaced paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in prep dish area. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in Ceiling in ping pong area.

36-32-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in prep area soiled.

22-16-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Undertow Beach Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Undertow Beach Bar on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Undertow Beach Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Undertow Beach Bar.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Undertow Beach Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Undertow 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 Undertow Beach Bar inspected?

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

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