Mainstay Tavern

1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6210240

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Server handled soiled dishes or utensils then did not wash hands.High priority · no follow-up needed · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitSep 10, 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils then did not wash hands.

    Basic2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Ice cubes not covered in glass chiller.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Ice buckets.

    Reporting only1

    • Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler.

      For reporting purposes only. Fl138992, Fl134124,Fl139161,Fl130108 all expired 7/17/2026

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Gas appliances and boilers1