Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1250 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater has logged 23 inspections with 199 violations since 2016, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, management awareness failures, and proper hand and arm washing violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was noted in November 2019 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 identified 21 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 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
Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher by mixer in kitchen
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater had?
- Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater find?
- Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Abe's Place Tap & Grill in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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