CARETTA ON THE GULF
dba SANDPEARL RESORT LLC
About this restaurant
Caretta on the Gulf is a seating restaurant with 222 seats located at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach. The restaurant is known for fresh, seasonally-inspired cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood, and features outdoor dining with Gulf of Mexico views. According to recent sources, the restaurant received recognition as a fine dining establishment and is noted for its sushi bar and lounge.
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Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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500 MANDALAY AVE
CLEARWATER BEACH, FL 33767 - Phone
- 727.441.2425
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Baker (code 2)
- Seating
- 222 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA6216178
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Oct 21, 2025
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Dec 16, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13554891
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Full
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Oct 21, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
×3
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V48
Food storage
Food not properly stored or labeled in storage
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13548644
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Full
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Aug 13, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
×3
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V48
Food storage
Food not properly stored or labeled in storage
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10903370
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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