BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO
185 BOARDWALK PL W, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-397-4867
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at inside bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. grilled salmon (120F - Cooking), staff placed back on grill, retemp 151F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (127F - Hot Holding), staff mixed and increased temp
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose connected to hand sink at outside bar for cleaning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine at inside bar not properly dispensing chemicals, all equipment washed in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chemical lines in disrepair at outside bar, staff began repairing
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on storage shelves
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, removed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Grilled salmon 130F cooking, staff placed back on grill, retemp 149F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards at salad cooler
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruit garnish at outside bar not covered
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Staff backpack on drying rack at inside bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Drink ice in ice well at outside bar next to entrance and accessible to customers, discussed relocation with management
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of orange marmalade on can rack
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cook line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At host stand
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of orange marmalade on can rack
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets out side at bar, removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic and metal bins on storage racks
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. 0ppm, primed system, 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at inside bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service line, replaced
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. Salmon in walk-in cooler, staff began piercing packages
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle over prep tables, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at inside bar
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at steam table in 92F water, operator adjusted water temp
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins next to three comp
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside bar
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beer cooler on bottom floor
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.