MADFISH
5200 GULF BLVD · ST PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Food items stored in walk in cooler during callback inspection: Butter (55F – Cold Holding); Butter portioned in cups on sheet tray (55F – Cold Holding); Chicken Stock dated 7/25 (54 F – Cold Holding) Kitchen employee provided temperature log where temps were taken around 2:30pm. Items were moved to outdoor storage cooler to bring down the temperature and to be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Stored in indoor walk in cooler: Raw oyster (43F – Cold Holding); Raw clams (43F – Cold Holding); Raw mussels (43F – Cold Holding) Oysters, clams, and mussels were observed in containers with ice on top. Ambient thermometer stored on rack in walk in cooler reading at 58 degrees during callback. Food items being stored in outdoor storage cooler during callback: Tomato Sauce started cooling at 4:30pm (80F – Cooling); butter (43 F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (43 F – Cold Holding); cut sausage (42 F – Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer reading at 42 degrees during callback in outdoor storage coolers: Food items stored in reach in cooler across from double door reach in freezer on cook line during the callback inspection: Jasmine rice (40 F – Cold Holding); wild rice (41 F – Cold Holding) Food items stored in single door reach in cooler across from fryers: Raw Corvina (43 F – Cold Holding); Raw beef steak (43 F – Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (46 F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (47 F – Cold Holding); Raw Sea-bass (45 F – Cold Holding) Kitchen employee got ice to store on top of fish to bring temperatures down rapidly. Double door reach in cooler across from stand alone single door cooler: potato salad (40 F – Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 7
01C-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Discussed with kitchen employees. **Time Extended**
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Discussed printing out form during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Establishment ordering more chlorine test strips. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Violation Time extend for 60 days from initial inspection on 7/23/2026. **Time Extended**
01C-01-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Clams and mussel batches are spilt and stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line. No tags observed for items in reach in cooler. Discussed with kitchen employees. **Time Extended**
29-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with black substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored at in reach in freezer on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on plastic pic clear cups stored next to soda machine dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Discussed air drying cups before stacking. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed brown cutting boards with burn marks. Walk in cooler door not shutting **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink closet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Standing water observed in mop closet during callback. Discussed with PIC. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing in bar area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed person in charge choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from stove/oven on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior double door cooler next to stove/oven on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With black mold like substance above three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.