Mainstay Tavern

1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mainstay Tavern 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater Beach restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm glass washer at bar. Ran 5 cycles.

22-41-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in small reach in freezer in bar. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back room.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back room.

36-36-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in small glass freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Bar washer-Ran three cycles, 0 ppm. Will not prime sanitizer. **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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22-41-4

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Homemade Caesar dressing.

02B-03-5

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Mainstay menu must contain a consumer advisory and house Ceasar salad must by have an asterisk on both the item and the consumer advisory.

02B-04-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service area.

31B-04-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mainstay Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mainstay Tavern on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mainstay Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mainstay Tavern.

How does Mainstay Tavern compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Mainstay Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Mainstay Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mainstay Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mainstay Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mainstay Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mainstay Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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