THE FRIENDLY TAVERN
18121 GULF BLVD · REDINGTON SHORES · Pinellas County · FL 33708
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near inside bar
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging on speed well behind inside bar.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on shelf behind POS system near video games. 2 rodent droppings on ledge behind video games 4 rodent droppings on floor under ice well behind inside bar to left of beer cooler. 1 rodent dropping on bar surface at inside bar, second seat from window. 4 rodent droppings on floor under soda gun at inside bar near entrance. 1 rodent dropping on floor at inside bar under glassware at end of bar. 2 rodent droppings on self on dry storage shelf in front of walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait on floor of closet between restrooms
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at inside bar soiled.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Womens restroom hand sink 85F **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine outside has black mold like substance
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above video games. Hole in ceiling in dining room near entrance. Hole in ceiling inside dry storage cabinet near walk-in cooler.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Cover missing on floor of walk-in cooler. Cover loose on floor behind inside bar.
12B-14-4Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink in ice well at outside bar, employee moved drink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen employee moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk-in cooler above dressings, employee moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on white reach in cooler torn
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice well at entrance to inside bar
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Orange juice on floor of walk-in cooler, employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice well at inside bar, employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Over interiors soiled with burnt on food debris, employee began cleaning oven during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.