LUCKY LIZARD TAP HOUSE
14953 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-954-8616
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Kitchen staff was only able to provide ambient thermometers and high temp meat thermometer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils not inverted in table caddy's
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At deli cooler
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication bottle on shelf above deli cooler, removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding), staff closed cooler lid (ambient thermometer read 41F)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce in crock pot (82F - Hot Holding), kitchen staff said crock pot is not holding proper temp and discarded food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled Interior of oven soiled Interior of microwave soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sealed bag of flatbread in hand sink in kitchen, removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar, restocked
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff in kitchen unable to locate probe thermometer
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At deli cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Per staff, crock pot in kitchen does not hold proper temp
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in table caddies in dining room not inverted
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unaware of test kits for sanitizer
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at hand sink in kitchen, refilled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bars not labeled, staff labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in table caddys in dining room not inverted
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner does not have a CFM
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee reporting agreements emailed to operator
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Dog not on a leash observed walking through dining room, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in standing water
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs per green onions in cooler, eggs relocated
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. Prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Keg cooler gaskets soiled behind bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Jan 4, 2024Inspection 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.
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. Ahi tuna not removed from packaging before thawing
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Rolling cart with white, unsealed wood prep table
Flammables improperly stored. For reporting purposes only. Portable gas generator stored in restroom
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm, corrected to 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Thin sliced beef carpaccio (served rare) stored in same container as ready to eat deli meats in reach in cooler. Employee separated items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic in oil 77F, stored in soda bottle on prep counter. Discussed proper storage with cook.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil 77F, used as vinaigrette, stored in soda bottle on prep counter. Discussed proper storage with cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on prep line
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. Prep line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to griddle
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Broken glass on bottom of beer cooler at bar
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream container containing chimichuri sauce
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. rolling cart with white, unsealed wood prep table
Flammables stored/debris present in restroom room. For reporting purposes only. Gas generator stored in restroom
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.