ANGRY PEPPER WATERSIDE
4330 DUHME RD, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727 398 0800
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed putting on gloves outside in smoker shed to handle food without washing hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler completely thawed, not removed from packaging. Staff discarded. Staff observed shredding chicken thighs and bagging smoked chicken wings on prep table in outdoor smoker shed (not fully enclosed) immediately after removing from smoker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler completely thawed, not removed from packaging. Staff discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to can opener
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outdoor dry storage shed
Food being prepared outside. Staff observed shredding chicken thighs and bagging smoked chicken wings on prep table in outdoor smoker shed (not fully enclosed) immediately after removing from smoker. Instructed staff that all food prep MUST be conducted inside kitchen. The following proviso is notated on application approved on 9/23/24: 2) Smokers/grills are limited to bulk, slow cooked, closed cooking only. No other food preparation and/or short order cooking is permitted. Final preparation of smoked meats must be done inside the fully enclosed establishment. Bulk cooking is long-term cooking or reheating of large sections of meat or poultry that does not require frequent handling or contact. No food preparation tables, cutting boards, or other equipment shall be located outside near the smoker/grill in an unprotected environment. Outdoor smoker shed must be fully enclosed with smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable floors, walls and ceilings with a properly functioning hand sink with cold and hot water to allow for any food prep to be performed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food on floor in outdoor storage shed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in brown sugar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris in between fryers
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain lines for soda gun holster behind bar clogged, not draining
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Outdoor storage shed
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Standing water in soda gun holsters at bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staff unable to locate all staff training certificates during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and phone on prep table in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets, new gaskets waiting to be installed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under coolers on cook line Dry storage shed
Food stored on floor. Box of tortillas on floor holding cooler door closed on cook line
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded cardboard boxes on ground next to rear patio stairs
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Open dumpster lid.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf over cook line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in outdoor dry storage shed
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler handle broken on cook line Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Under coolers at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled Fan covers soiled Display monitors soiled in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in outdoor dry storage shed
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler on cook line - coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); broccoli salad (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding), operator placed ice bags on items and closed lid
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, removed for cleaning Cutting boards stained
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler handle broken on cook line Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Under coolers at bar
Food stored on floor. Boxes of tortillas on floor next to walk in cooler, moved to shelf
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled Fan covers soiled Display monitors soiled in kitchen
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in outdoor dry storage shed
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Rear storage container and under bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Sides of fryers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on kitchen air curtain
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed old dry storage shelves
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added a second outdoor smoker along sea wall, in between original outdoor smoker and rear patio. The smoker is not fully enclosed but is covered with an aluminum roof. A steel enclosed shipping container with smooth floors wall and ceilings is located next to original smoker, containing food and single service. Container has tight fitting door. Per operator, restaurant has plans to add a second walk in cooler outdoors next to the storage container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Rear storage container and under bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Sides of fryers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on kitchen air curtain
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed old dry storage shelves
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (51F - Cold Holding) move to other cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On shelf above cook line
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes and to go containers on soiled top shelf over prep line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage trailer. Under equipment at bar
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to beer taps, relocated
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to ice machine
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar and flour bins
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food residue on inside life of cooler on cook line. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Accumulation of food debris on sides of fryers
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler not secured in hallway next to restrooms
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins in storage trailer
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding), moved to reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lined shelves in reach in freezer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above juicer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee on cook line with hair in loose bun
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Bottom of dry storage trailer Under bar equipment
Food stored in a prohibited area. Unsecured food coolers and ice machine in hallway accessible for customers to access restroom. Discussed securing area with operator
Food stored outside. Smoked brisket stored in aluminum trays inside smoker shed while cooling, operator moved inside
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Next to beer taps
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill and fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum trays stored on floor in smoker shed
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Knife magnet above triple sink soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning bins in dry storage trailer
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.