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SMUGGLER'S ISLAND PUB

1101 NEBRASKA AVE · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34683

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3694423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13658766
DBPR license6213327

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings under bag in box soda Approximately 40 rodent droppings on floor in corner of kitchen. 8 rodent droppings on floor by glass door beer cooler by bar. Operator swept up all droppings, and will sanitize areas . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice **Warning** Priority: High Priority

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to men’s restroom, soda dispenser removed, hand wash sink removed. Plans are from 2006 **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#4Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – Observed: 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** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on white guard in ice machine, black debris on ice. Water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale . **Warning** Priority: Basic

WarningStop Sale

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.