THE REEF
14705 GULF BLVD · MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33708
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked potatoes on cook line not removed time mark **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
35A-15-4Intermediate – Wild bird present inside establishment. Wild bird observed under tables inside dining room due to exterior openings at bar unprotected
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bin of cooked potatoes on cook line not removed
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
10-13-5Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stores on exterior of outdoor ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on gas lines next to stove
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice in steam table
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind stove **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler/freezer in kitchen
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior openings alongside bar not protected to keep wildlife from entering establishment
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine on rear patio in customer accessible area not secured **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:05 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.