FRIENDLY TAVERN
18121 GULF BLVD · REDINGTON SHORES · Pinellas County · FL 33708
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Triple sink set up with unapproved chlorine (laundry use only), staff replaced with approved quaternary tablets) **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw sausage over potatoes and vegetables in reach in freezer
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken, order corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from cook line: diced tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F – Cold Holding); turkey (53F – Cold Holding), items moved to reach in freezer. Retemp: all items at or below 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on grill/stove surface Accumulation of grease and food residue on fryers baskets
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 16
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled racks above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Under coolers at inside bar **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and cans of corned beef on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall men's restroom
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
08B-61-5Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Overhead protection of outdoor ice machine was damaged as a result of previous Tropical Storm Debby on 8/4/24.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler at bar
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured when not in use, operator locked during inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.