How many restaurants are in Clearwater, Florida?

There are 656 restaurants tracked in Clearwater, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Clearwater?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Clearwater is 92.8 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Clearwater, Florida

Pinellas County · 656 restaurants

Clearwater's dining scene is split between two worlds: the tourist-heavy Clearwater Beach, consistently ranked among America's best beaches, and the more residential mainland city. The beach area's restaurants cater to the millions of annual visitors with Gulf-front seafood and casual beach bars, while mainland Clearwater offers a quieter, more locally focused dining experience across its 570+ establishments.

656

Restaurants

53.7%

A-Rated

92.8

Avg Score

1,243

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

656

Graded restaurants

650

Inspection records

1,243

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

A: 349 B: 202 C: 82 F: 17

About Dining in Clearwater

Of Clearwater's 650 graded restaurants, 53.7% earned an A grade — roughly in line with statewide averages. Currently, 2.6% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 17 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Clearwater is 92.8 out of 100, based on 1,243 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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