Gulfport, Pinellas County

THE NORTH END TAPHOUSE

2908 1/2 BEACH BLVD S, Gulfport, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
May 29, 2026
City
Gulfport
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24600354

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-29: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24600355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has all high temps. Do not store temperature control for safety foods in this unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F and below. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Operator has placed ambient thermometer in this unit and is reading 43F. I advised operator to continue not to store any TCS food in this cooler until it has been repaired and is able to hold foods at 41F and below. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-29: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24600356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on prep coolers havecut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-29: Time Extended

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24596287

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies in kitchen in ware wash, storage and food prep areas. -1 live fly behind outdoor bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: 8 live flies in kitchen near warewash area, dry storage, and food prep areas. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24596285

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24596288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has all high temps. Do not store temperature control for safety foods in this unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F and below. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Operator has placed ambient thermometer in this unit and is reading 43F. I advised operator to continue not to store any TCS food in this cooler until it has been repaired and is able to hold foods at 41F and below. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24596284

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on prep coolers havecut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24596286

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Time Extended

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 16

35A-02-7

Detail 24593193

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies in kitchen in ware wash, storage and food prep areas. -1 live fly behind outdoor bar Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 24593200

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta salad in reach in cooler date marked 5/10. Stop Sale issued. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 24593202

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta salad in reach in cooler date marked 5/10. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24593188

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beets (49F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. They were canned, opened a few days ago. Operator did not remove them from cooler at all today. Operator did not conduct any temperature monitoring today. Cooler they were stored in has no thermometer. Other foods in the cooler were elevated, but had been taken out for prep today. Discontinued use of cooler and stop sales issued issued on beets since time out of temperature could not be determined. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24593187

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beets (49F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. They were canned, opened a few days ago. Operator did not remove them from cooler at all today. Operator did not conduct any temperature monitoring today. Cooler they were stored in has no thermometer. Other foods in the cooler were elevated, but had been taken out for prep today. Discontinued use of cooler and stop sales issued issued on beets since time out of temperature could not be determined. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24593190

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24593198

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24593195

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24593197

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter being kept at room temperature for 4 hours and operators do not have written procedures. Warning

05-03-4

Detail 24593191

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No probe thermometer provided for measuring temperatures of cold foods. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24593194

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink made two days ago not date marked. -open container of sour cream opened 5/22 not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24593201

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has all high temps. Do not store temperature control for safety foods in this unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F and below. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24593199

Basic - Cutting boards on prep coolers havecut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24593189

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has broken door that falls completely off when opened. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24593196

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 24593192

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit near kitchen entrance. Warning

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 24254657

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. Half and half opened Sunday bearing no date mark. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24254662

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers are stained

22-20-5

Detail 24254661

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

50-09-4

Detail 24254660

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired Feb 2025. Operator displayed current license. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24254658

Basic - Cutting boards on prep coolers/tables have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 24254659

Basic - Dumpsters not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Stored on dirt/gravel

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23691253

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 23691252

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23391778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken(45F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to freezer. Cooked chicken 41F, Mac&Cheese 43F. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23391777

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding made on 11-29-24 no date mark. Employee date marked item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23391779

Basic - Cutting board near air fryers has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23391776

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryers soiled with food debris.

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22937439

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly landing on ceiling. Employee killed fly. Educated employees Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22937441

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled. Repeat Violation

02B-04-5

Detail 22937438

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. -House-made Caesar dressing contains anchovy paste. Operator marked menus to inform consumer of raw animal food ingredient. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22937442

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Employee labeled as Sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22937437

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board grooved near air fryer. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22937440

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22609465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food. Employee placed shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22609468

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22609467

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 22609464

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in kitchen area not Secured.

14-09-4

Detail 22609466

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 22609463

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21747115

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/01/2023.

22-02-4

Detail 21747114

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 21747113

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21083172

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator re newer during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21083173

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 20763781

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled behind bar