FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR
15031 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33708
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to kitchen
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer containing unpackaged food in dining room not secured Repeat Violation
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door ice machine located in a customer accessible area not secured Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of orange juice in drink ice well behind bar at saltwater hippie, staff instructed to burn ice and replace
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of orange juice in drink ice well behind bar at saltwater hippie, staff instructed to burn ice and replace
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - fresh garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding), discussed adding to time as a public health control
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in hand sink on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish room, restocked Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish room, restocked Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in pot of marinara, removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outdoors
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler lids at saltwater bar Beer cooler door damaged behind saltwater bar Repeat Violation
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler above sliced cheese, removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer in dining room containing unpackaged food
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun above drink ice at saltwater bar
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies next to ice well behind bar Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Fish spread opened 9/17/24, date added Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink behind saltwater bar inaccessible due to location
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan completed during inspection Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top drawers of chest coolers at saltwater bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 10-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop mounted to unsealed exterior wood wall next to outdoor ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Ice scoop removed **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets spiled. Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door held open Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Front door propped open **Time Extended**
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer with unpackaged food and beverage items in dining room not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 08B-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine accessible to customers not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in ooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 live flies near trash can at end of indoor bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 2 live flies near trash can behind Frabottas bar **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 2 live flies behind bar inside Frabottas **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil holder on top of hand sink n dish room, removed. Hand sink at saltwater bar in corner next to triple sink and blocked by wood shelving **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top drawers of chest coolers at saltwater bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 10-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop mounted to unsealed exterior wood wall next to outdoor ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets spiled. Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door held open Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer with unpackaged food and beverage items in dining room not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 08B-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine accessible to customers not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in ooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 live flies near trash can at end of indoor bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 2 live flies near trash can behind Frabottas bar **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil holder on top of hand sink n dish room, removed. Hand sink at saltwater bar in corner next to triple sink and blocked by wood shelving **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates expired in 2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to walk-in cooler Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top drawers of chest coolers at saltwater bar Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar Warning
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop mounted to unsealed exterior wood wall next to outdoor ice machine Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets spiled. Hood filters soiled Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door held open Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor outside next to walk-in cooler Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer with unpackaged food and beverage items in dining room not secured Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine accessible to customers not secured Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in ooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 live flies near trash can at end of indoor bar Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil holder on top of hand sink n dish room, removed. Hand sink at saltwater bar in corner next to triple sink and blocked by wood shelving **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff observed dumping water into hand sink at front bar Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates expired in 2023 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beer cooler shelves at outside bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler lids at saltwater hippie bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over Parmesan cheese and washed romaine, order corrected Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Unwashed tomatoes over washed lettuce in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Individually packaged cake slices not dated in glass cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at saltwater hippie bar in corner next to triple sink not accessible due to wood shelving and beer cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Equipment in hand sink at saltwater bar **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan emailed to operator during inspection Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Plan emailed to operator **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom at saltwater hippie Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near triple sink Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beer cooler shelves at outside bar Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to steam table Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler lids at saltwater hippie bar Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza peels stored on soiled cardboard on floor in front of pizza oven Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in cut romaine, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at saltwater hippie bar Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Grouper thawing at room temperature, moved to cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over Parmesan cheese and washed romaine, order corrected Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At saltwater hippie bar Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices in kitchen, held less than 4 hrs, time added Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Individually packaged cake slices not dated in glass cooler Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at saltwater hippie bar in corner next to triple sink not accessible due to wood shelving and beer cooler Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No valid CFM provided during inspection, here employees present during Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan emailed to operator during inspection Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 22 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).