Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater

Last inspected:

45 Papaya St, Clearwater, FL 33767
Overview

Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater has accumulated 128 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance followed by callbacks: inspectors have issued warnings and returned for compliance checks at least six times since 2023. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and hand washing. A recent inspection on March 11, 2026 found 13 violations with 3 flagged as high priority, followed by a callback on March 13 that documented 2 additional violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
128Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 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

Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2019047129 $200.00 Jul 23, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater last inspected?
Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater had?
Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater find?
Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater been fined?
Beach Burger Shack in Clearwater has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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