Beach Shanty Cafe
397 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6210041
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
Raw burger in same container as sealed deli turkey in yellow bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw burger meat stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Opened employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.