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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F

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
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
Date Result Expand
Dec 16, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

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
Oct 21, 2025
Warning Issued

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
Aug 13, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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