SURFSIDE TAP HOUSE
395 MANDALAY AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 2 flies observed in kitchen area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and scallops stored over cheese sauce in front wall in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 46f, blue cheese 57f, sour cream 45f, cooked peppers 49f, diced tomatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 47f, cooked mushrooms 48f, cooked chicken 54f, all products held in line cooler overnight. All items discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole/diced tomatoes 46f, blue cheese 57f, sour cream 45f, cooked peppers 49f, diced tomatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 47f, cooked mushrooms 48f, cooked chicken 54f, all products held in line cooler overnight. All items discarded.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar, Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to dishwasher in prep area used as a dump sink as evident by food in bottom of sink. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line, corner of bar and floor in prep area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Floor fan in prep area. Fan in front kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:32 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.