SMUGGLER'S ISLAND PUB
1101 NEBRASKA AVE · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34683
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 16 rodent droppings on floor in corner by dish machine 5 rodent droppings on floor under window in dish area 5 rodent droppings under dish machine 1 rodent dropping under three compartment sink 5 rodent droppings on floor behind shelf by walk in cooler 5 rodent droppings under box in bag shelf Manager started cleaning and sanitation areas **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to men\2019s restroom, soda dispenser removed, hand wash sink removed. Plans are from 2006 **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.