18 ON THE ROCKS
2405 GULF BLVD · INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33785
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 12 gallons of clam chowder cooked on 5/3/17 found at inspection at 50 °F , missed 6 hour cooling window **Warning**
12A-07-4High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 6 live flies in kitchen **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 20 pounds pasta found at 50 °F , **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-11-4High Priority – Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged onsite no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under two door stand up 1 live roach on back of two door 3 live roaches on wood storage shelf across from prep 11 live roaches on floor across from prep table behind box 1 live roach on clean dish shelf 1 live roach under three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in bar area. Back bar by glass washer **Warning**
01B-03-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 12 gallons of clam chowder cooked on 5/3/17 found at inspection at 50 °F , missed 6 hour cooling window **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 20 pounds pasta at 50 °F , found in walk in **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher and scrubbie, next to mop sink **Warning**
03D-20-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Warning**
03D-16-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Warning**
22-01-4Intermediate – Soda gun soiled. Bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 16
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back door **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in back bar not stored inverted **Warning**
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on cooks line 3 dead roaches under dry storage shelf across from prep **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler unit is frozen up. Repair on the way **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
33-24-4Basic – Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Various throughout kitchen and at back door **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to mop sink **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to soda fountain **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in storage room behind beer cooler **Warning**
08B-14-4Basic – Stored food not covered in stand up freezer. Ice cream **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on prep table next to steam well **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.