Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1219 S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756O'Keeffe's Tap Room & Restaurant in Clearwater has accumulated 265 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Ventilation and food contact surface compliance have been recurring issues, with recent inspections in 2024 documenting 26 violations and an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: July 22, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.1
violations / inspection
9.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 19:55:00 |
Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015034823 | $400.00 | Jul 22, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 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
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 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· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater last inspected?
- Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater last shut down?
- Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater was last shut down on July 22, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater had?
- Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater find?
- Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- 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 Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater been fined?
- Okeefes Tap Room & Res in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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