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BEACH SHANTY CAFE

397 MANDALAY AVE · CLEARWATER BCH · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645533
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13455850
DBPR license6210041

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 2 packs of thawed grouper. Items discarded.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside area.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on towel when not in use. Suggested 1/3 pan for holding scoop when not in use.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 2 packs of thawed grouper. Items discarded.

#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.