HOOTERS RESTAURANT
192 JOHN'S PASS BOARDWALK W, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-797-4668
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies next to dish machine sanitizer empty
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022000863 | Nov 15, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2017056357 | Nov 27, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies next to dish machine sanitizer empty
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled next
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles on cook line
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holsters over drink ice wells clogged with standing water
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at outside bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor next to grill
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
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, removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain line on soda guns at bar, manager began cleaning
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to dish machine 2 live flies at indoor bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) cook line, staff placed ice bags on top
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at hand sink in prep area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on prep cooler in kitchen, removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food under fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. One employee with expired food handler certificate
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at outside bar, labeled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Food stored on floor. Boxes of grouper on floor in walk in freezer, placed on shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest coolers at bar
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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, chemical bucket empty, staff replaced 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda in nozzle soiled at outside bar Can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted control device, staff began cleaning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of flat top
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at outside bar
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over macaroni and cheese in drawer coolers on cook line, order corrected
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 to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Wild birds on outside bar, area cleaned and sanitized
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap on wall, glue strip removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
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, removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under condenser unit in beer cooler, plumber contacted for repairs
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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, chemical bucket empty, replaced and lines primed, 50ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in glue trap on wall in kitchen, glue strips replaced
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of beer coolers soiled at bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
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.