PETE & SHORTY'S

Name: PETE & SHORTY'S
Address: 2820 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33759
Telephone: (813)799-0580

CLEARWATER, FL

dba PETE & SHORTY'S OF CLEARWATER

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Pete & Shorty's is a seating restaurant with 110 seats located at 2820 Gulf To Bay Boulevard in Clearwater. The establishment offers lunch, dinner, and late-night service with table service and takeout options, along with outdoor seating. Reviews describe it as a long-standing local eatery known for burgers and sandwiches with a Midwest-inspired atmosphere.

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Food Safety Score

74 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

May 4, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 8 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 1 inspection cycle in the last 36 months.

May 4, 2026 — cycle score 74 (100% weight) · 1 high, 3 intermediate, 4 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
May 4, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	3	4	8
Violations Found H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths B · V45 Floor maintenance Floors not properly maintained B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 10899176 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 5, 2025	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	2	8	11
Violations Found H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×2 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13551271 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full

License & Location

Location

Address: 2820 GULF TO BAY BLVD
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
Seating: 110 seats
Phone: (813)799-0580
DBPR District: District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code): Citrus (code 9)

License

License Number: SEA6213208
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection: May 4, 2026

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