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CADDY'S ON THE BEACH

9000 W GULF BLVD · TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3750776
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789278
DBPR license6213403

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine in bar testing at 0 PPM. Observed chlorine sanitizer bottle empty. Chlorine bottle was replenished and the dish machine was primed and now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed landing on double door cooler door across from utility sink.

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in deli cooler across from fryers- blue cheese crumbles (55F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); squeeze bottle of housemade ranch dressing made with buttermilk (72F – Cold Holding); squeeze bottle of housemade ranch made with buttermilk (62F – Cold Holding) Observed interior of cooler air vents covered with ice build up. Items have not been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items were all moved into the walk in freezer to bring down the temperature rapidly. Food items stored in double door cooler across from utility sink: housemade bluecheese dressing made sour cream (45F – Cold Holding); sour cream (45F – Cold Holding); pico (45F – Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside the interior of the cooler reading at 46F. Items were all moved into the walk in cooler to bring down the temperature rapidly. Re-temped: blue cheese crumbles (32F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (33F – Cold Holding) Corrective action was not taken for Squeeze bottles with housemade ranch dressing made with buttermilk. Items have now been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. double door cooler across from utility sink- housemade bluecheese dressing made sour cream (44F – Cold Holding); sour cream (42F – Cold Holding); pico (42F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in hot holding unit next to fryers: cooked chicken cooked at 11am (125F – Hot Holding); cooked shrimp cooked around 10am (111F – Hot Holding); precooked sausage patties cooked reheated at 10:30am (123F – Hot Holding); cooked pulled pork reheated at 10:30am (132F – Hot Holding) Kitchen employee observed temperature knob at level 5 and raise it to level 8. Corrective action had not been taken when second temperature was attempted. Items have not been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Kitchen employee started reheating items on the flat top to be reheated to 165 degrees or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in deli cooler across from flat top grill next to convection oven stained yellow. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel container with holes stored inside bar handsink with employee must wash hands sign next to chlorine dish machine.

#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in upstairs bar.

#20Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was destroyed during the 2024 hurricanes. Establishment was remodeled and recently reopened in April 2026. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Shannon Crouch with a completion date of 9/02/2026 through Food Safety First. No other employee training certificates were provided.

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Convection oven handles soiled with grease.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to hand sink and chlorine dish machine in dining area bar.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Single door reach in deli cooler white cutting board across from flat top and convection ovens heavily grooved.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black nike hat stored inside the interior of the reach in cooler above food items that will be served to the public. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on air vents inside interior reach in deli cooler across from fryer on the cook line.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top and bottom interior of convection oven heavily soiled with grease and burnt food debris.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in upstairs bar.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple door reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with black substance.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Green Gatorade stored in interior of reach in cooler across from fryer. Item discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on white cutting board across from flat top grill.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 15, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.