The Bait House Tackle and Tavern
45 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215054
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 complaint inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 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
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Speaker, phone stored on line cooler.
Earlier inspections 1
A95Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 22, 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 priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemicals on shelf above and next to soda boxes.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gasket on two door cooler next to kitchen exit door.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Kitchen hand sink.
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.