Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach

Last inspected:

351 Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Overview

Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach has been inspected 30 times between 2016 and February 2026, accumulating 176 violations and averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the record, with employee health policy violations and handwashing violations documented in at least 8 inspections each. Employee health reporting violations, proper hand/arm washing violations, and food contact surface violations are the most frequently cited categories. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 resulted in 12 basic violations and an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition, following a July 2025 inspection that issued a Warning after 15 violations including 4 high-priority findings related to employee health, handwashing, and food contact surfaces.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
176Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 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

Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach last inspected?
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach had?
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach find?
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach ever been shut down?
No, Frenchy's South Beach Cafe in Clearwater Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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