Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach
Last inspected:
325 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767Sandcastle operates as a 130-seat restaurant in Clearwater Beach and has received 30 inspections over its record spanning from 2022 to July 2025, accumulating 157 total violations—averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations have included recurring issues with proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 3 inspections), employee health reporting violations (2023), management awareness failures (2023), and improper cooking temperatures (2024). Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory failures appeared frequently across recent inspections. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025 identified 5 basic violations and resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach last inspected?
- Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach had?
- Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach find?
- Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach was most recently inspected on July 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sandcastle in Clearwater Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Ck's (2017).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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