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BADFINS FOOD & BREW

215 S GULFVIEW BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755985
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13842092
DBPR license6217615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live cockroach observed under hand sink in back area. 1 live cockroach under floor mat. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster sauce 56f, cheese sauce 58f, front line cooler.

#10High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked rice 65f, black beans 67f, items in steam well and crescore at 1 hour. Will not reach reheat temp in 2 hours.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroach behind convection oven. 2 dead roaches under three comp sink. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of water being moved to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in beer cooler. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cored out pineapples for drinks stored in beer cooler not covered.

#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe in walk in cooler .

#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.