Clearwater Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Clearwater Beach, Florida has 50 food establishments with 1,100 inspections on record. The pass rate is 95.7%, above the state average of 85.9%. 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 June 2026.

50Facilities
1,100Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
95.7%Pass Rate
4.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
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 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Cesare at the Beach 0 Call Back - Complied

Clearwater Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

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

CodeViolationCitations
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
5-101.11 Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system 1

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Clearwater Beach: Notable Restaurants

Hot Sake Asian

Clearwater Beach · Most Closures

36 inspections 234 violations 3 closures

Maggie Mae's Sunrise Cafe

Clearwater Beach · Most Closures

35 inspections 193 violations 1 closures

Hurricane Eddies

Clearwater Beach · Most Inspected

43 inspections 421 violations

Cesare at the Beach

Clearwater Beach · Most Inspected

42 inspections 111 violations

Crabby's Dockside

Clearwater Beach · Most Inspected

41 inspections 177 violations

Avalon Club

Clearwater Beach · Recently Inspected

8 inspections 13 violations

Clearwater Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Fairfield Inn 1 9 0
Another Broken Egg 1 86 0
Starbucks 1 24 0
Marriott 1 52 0

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 85.9%.
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 9.8 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.7 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Clearwater Beach?
Food establishments in Clearwater Beach have an average of 22 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.

In the News Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (50)

Drift Kitchen & Bar

400 CORONADO DR, Clearwater Beach

4 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Jimmy's Island Grill

40 DEVON DR, Clearwater Beach

3 inspections · 14 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Avalon Club

24 AVALON STREET, Clearwater Beach

8 inspections · 13 violations · Last: May 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

650 BAY ESPLANADE, Clearwater Beach

12 inspections · 9 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Auxilary Kitchen - Banquet Kitchen

400 CORONADO DR, Clearwater Beach

4 inspections · 8 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Beach Market Cafe

400 CORONADO DR, Clearwater Beach

4 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Flipside Pizza

455 E SHORE DR FLR 1, Clearwater Beach

3 inspections · 3 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Lgh Dockside FDACS Retail

493 mandalay ave suite 211, Clearwater Beach

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Island Mixx LLC FDACS Retail

643 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Gelato Cafe #2 INC FDACS Retail

636 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops