THE BAIT HOUSE TACKLE AND TAVERN

Health inspection records show THE BAIT HOUSE TACKLE AND TAVERN in CLEARWATER has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

45 Causeway Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13483647

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw tuna, moved items. Corrected On-Site

8/5/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10892619

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in kitchen area..
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spice containers stored in hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

2/18/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8855429

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue liquid not labeled.

8/9/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8720852

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Torn gasket on door for reach in cooler next to soups.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored on raw burger. Items moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8451479

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks next to soups and on cutting boards. Drinks moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs in same container with raw burger and raw wahoo in outside stand up fridge.

7/21/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8342848

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee. Corrected On-Site