FRIENDLY FISHERMAN RESTAURANT
150 128 AVE W, Madeira Bch FL 33708 · 727-391-6025
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
FEB 24
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019027689 | May 23, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tilapia in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging not removed prior to thawing as indicated on package
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff observed filling up water buckets at hand sink at upstairs bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room downstairs
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled over 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. Raw tilapia in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging not removed prior to thawing as indicated on package in downstairs prep room cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at upstairs bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops thawing in standing water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of unwashed onions over dressing in walk in cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Outdoor water softener salt bin has lid that does not properly seal
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag not kept with trays of shucked oysters in cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage cooler behind bar
Aug 9, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw fish, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flour/water dredge for raw fish (64F - Cold Holding) on cook line, staff replaced ice bath
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag on cook line with wrong date
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from mussels in cooler on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from trays of shucked oysters on cook line, discussed options to keep tags with batches that are divided
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap near exit door of kitchen, operator cleaned trap
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in 79F water, replaced water 168F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder, date added
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Employee cleaned during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents soiled in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on sides of grill and gas lines. Gaskets soiled on beer cooler at upstairs bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at upstairs bar
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.