MADFISH
5200 GULF BLVD · ST PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Containers of raw beef stored above containers of raw fish in stand alone cooler at end of cook line. Food items observed wrapped in plastic wrap. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside walk in cooler: risotto date marked 11/2 (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (50F – Cold Holding); chicken broth (51F – Cold Holding); bag of whip cream (49F – Cold Holding); butter (50F – Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer on racks inside walk in cooler reading at 48 degrees. Food items stored inside reach in deli cooler across from double door freezer on cook line:marinara sauce (51F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding) Food items stored in single door cooler at end of cook line: raw snapper (46F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F – Cold Holding) Per employees on duty, these coolers are Frog Ponds coolers. Food item stored in double door cooler across from flat top grill: sliced ham (48F – Cold Holding) Single door cooler at end of cook line across from espresso machine: milk (45F – Cold Holding); half and half (46F – Cold Holding); sliced tomato (46F – Cold Holding) Ice was placed on food items to bring down the temperatures rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen employee rinsing clear container in hand sink across front cook line. **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. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees present during the inspection cooking, engaging in food preparation or engaging with food. Mad Fish does not have a CFM. CFM certificate observed is for the operator of Frog Pond. **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 cold holding storage trailers observed in the parking lot. Equipment has been removed or changed throughout the establishment. Establishment is operating as Frog Pond for morning service from 7:30am-1:30pm and reopens as MadFish for evening service 5pm-10pm. Frog Pond and Madfish are two completely separate concepts with different menus, individual staff teams, and distinct operating hours, with Frog Pond serving breakfast and Madfish serving dinner. During callback inspection on 9/30 documentation and observed through approved plans on OnBase. Observations observed: -No conventional oven. 8 stove burner/ double door ovens now has a double door cooler next to it. -#43 reach in freezer removed, in its place is a double door reach in deli cooler. Changes observed in dish area: -#44 Hand washing sink removed, a soda dispenser with an ice bin next to a double door reach in deli cooler observed next to it. #19 Ice machine moved outside. Per employees on duty, Frog ponds and Mad Fish use separate cold holding units on the cook line. Discussed updating plans to current layout with Frog Ponds Manager during callback inspection. Discussed with MadFish owner during complaint inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Batches of Mussels and clams missing tags in walk in cooler. Mussels and clams being split and stored in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
Basic 1
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.