Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach

Last inspected:

400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Overview

Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach has accumulated 17 violations across 4 inspections, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection. Employee health policy violations, including improper hand washing and failure to report illness, were cited in 3 of the 4 inspections — a recurring pattern involving the most serious category of food safety risk. The facility received a warning on July 24, 2025 following 21 violations in a single inspection, and an administrative complaint was recommended on July 28, 2025 after 3 additional employee health reporting violations were documented. A fire safety violation was noted on February 11, 2025 for missing boiler inspection documentation. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 found 12 violations including 3 high-priority employee health and hand washing violations, with the inspection completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

4Inspections
17Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. New units, have not received certificate.

Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach last inspected?
Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach had?
Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach find?
Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach ever been shut down?
No, Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Drift Kitchen & Bar in Clearwater Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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