DRIFT KITCHEN & BAR

DRIFT KITCHEN & BAR in CLEARWATER BEACH has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

400 CORONADO DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13471705

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes for bar drinks not covered in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over poached eggs in reach in cooler. Items moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage patties 50f, pork belly 48f, line cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 87f,items put back in for reheat. Reheated now holding at 137f, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine chute soiled- employee cafeteria. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs no date mark. Corrected On-Site

7/28/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13471320

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 48f, diced tomatoes 47f, pooled eggs 51f, cooked mushrooms 47f, diced ham 48f, feta 48f, on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Diced ham 48f, diced tomatoes 48f, cooked mushrooms 49f, sausage patties 51f, cooked beef 50f, sliced tomatoes 57f, pooled eggs 50f,all breakfast items. Unit not functioning , running at 52f, Admin Complaint

7/24/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10891259

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Farro and sugar container. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee cafeteria.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese 52f, made on 7/23/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken stored over acai bowls in walk in freezer. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bolognese 52f, made on 7/23/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 48f, diced tomatoes 47f, pooled eggs 51f, cooked mushrooms 47f, diced ham 48f, feta 48f, on cooks line.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 125f, Hollandaise 126f, on cooks line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Mixer guard-wire and solid.

2/11/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10713296

Met Inspection Standards
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. New units, have not received certificate.