MADFISH
5200 GULF BLVD · ST PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran multiple times and chlorine testing at 10 PPM. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food items in walk in cooler temping at 50-53 degrees and employees could not determine how long temperatures have been above 41 degrees. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 54F. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (53F – Cold Holding); whip cream (53F – Cold Holding); butter (50F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F – Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 54 degrees. Cook stated temperatures in the walk in cooler weren't taken. Could not determine how long temperatures been out of temperature. Food items will be stopped sealed. Food items stored in reach in cooler on cooked: cooked rice (54F – Cold Holding); cooked white rice (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding) Ice was placed on food items to bring down the temperatures rapidly. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels, clams, and oyster tags not in chronological order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Missing in containers of mussels and clams stored in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Establishment has chlorine associated with written procedures. Discussed printing the form out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two trailer cold holding storage units in the parking lot area. **Warning**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Missing in raw oyster stored in reach in cooler next to stove/oven on cook line. Missing on clams and mussels stored in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025. **Warning**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with black substance. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to soda syrup racks not secured. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile missing in mop closet. Ceiling tile missing dish area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored at in reach in freezer on cook line. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on plastic pic clear cups stored next to soda machine dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed brown cutting boards with burn marks. Walk in cooler door not shutting **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink closet. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing in bar area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Panasonic microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. Oven interior soiled with grease and burnt food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed person in charge choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like debris. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from stove/oven on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior double door cooler next to stove/oven on cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With black mold like substance above three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Water coming from dish machine running over on to the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.