How many restaurants are in Clearwater Beach?

Clearwater Beach, Florida has 50 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Clearwater Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Clearwater Beach is 95.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Clearwater Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Clearwater Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Clearwater Beach?

Fairfield Inn has the most locations in Clearwater Beach with 1 establishments.

How does Clearwater Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Clearwater Beach has a pass rate of 95.7%, which is 9.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Clearwater Beach?

Food establishments in Clearwater Beach have an average of 21.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Clearwater Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Clearwater Beach have been assessed $5,080 in fines across 19 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $267 and the largest single fine was $640.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Clearwater Beach restaurants?

52 fire safety violations have been documented across 20 food establishments in Clearwater Beach. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Clearwater Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Clearwater Beach, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 8 inspections on record.

Clearwater Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Clearwater Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Clearwater Beach, Florida has 50 food establishments with 1,093 inspections on record. The pass rate is 95.7%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $200 assessed to Toucan's in Clearwater Beach on November 6, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

50Facilities

1,093Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

95.7%Pass Rate

4.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Hot Sake Asian	36	234	3
Maggie Mae's Sunrise Cafe	35	193	1
Hurricane Eddies	43	421	0
Jimmys Fish House and Iguana Bar	34	340	0
Toucan's	32	301	0

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Clearwater Beach 95.7% Pass Rate 95.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Clearwater Beach 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Clearwater Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Cesare at the Beach	6 (3 high)	Warning Issued
May 5	Tate Island Grill	1	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Jimmy's on the Edge/ Level 10	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Tate Island Grill	7 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 27	Flipside Pizza	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 15	Toucan's	7 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Hot Sake Asian	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	505 at the Edge / Level 6	1	Call Back - Complied
Apr 9	505 at the Edge / Level 6	10 (3 high)	Warning Issued

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	11,469
08	Proper hand/arm washing	7,910
14	Food contact surfaces	7,207
36	Proper ventilation	7,175
31	Clean multi-use utensils	7,171

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

19Actions on Record

$5,080Total Fines

$267Avg Fine

$640Largest Fine

12Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 6, 2025	Toucan's	$200	3--2025072838
Aug 13, 2025	Hoggdaddys Beach Bar and Grill	$160	3--2025034490
Nov 10, 2025	Beach Birds Beach Bar	$160	3--2025071608

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

52Fire Violations

20Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	34
Propane tank stored inside building	6
Other fire safety violation	5
Exit blocked or locked	3
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2

Clearwater Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Clearwater Beach has 3 FDACS-regulated facilities with 8 inspections on record.

3Retail Facilities

8FDACS Inspections

Clearwater Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-101.11	Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system	1
2-102.11(C)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	1
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	1

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Clearwater Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Fairfield Inn	1	9
Another Broken Egg	1	86
Starbucks	1	24
Marriott	1	52

Clearwater Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Clearwater Beach?: Clearwater Beach, Florida has 50 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Clearwater Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Clearwater Beach is 95.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Clearwater Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Clearwater Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Clearwater Beach?: Fairfield Inn has the most locations in Clearwater Beach with 1 establishments.
How does Clearwater Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Clearwater Beach has a pass rate of 95.7%, which is 9.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Clearwater Beach?: Food establishments in Clearwater Beach have an average of 21.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Clearwater Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Clearwater Beach have been assessed $5,080 in fines across 19 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $267 and the largest single fine was $640.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Clearwater Beach restaurants?: 52 fire safety violations have been documented across 20 food establishments in Clearwater Beach. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Clearwater Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Clearwater Beach, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 8 inspections on record.

Clearwater Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (50)

Hot Sake Asian 3 closures

432 POINSETTIA AVE, Clearwater Beach

36 inspections · 234 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Maggie Mae's Sunrise Cafe 1 closure

1261 GULF BLVD STE 104, Clearwater Beach

35 inspections · 193 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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