MAD BEACH CANTINA
13205 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-284-3990
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead flies in UV glue trap in kitchen, operator discarded glue strips
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep coolers in kitchen, relocated
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in standing water, manager increased water flow
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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, manager replaced and primed system, 50ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar, replaced
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. Some training certificates expired 1/5/26
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 31, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) cook line, moved to freezer, retemp 39F. Wait station salsa cups (64F - Cold Holding), manager voluntarily discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster soiled at bar.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door not self closing
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at bar stored on plastic flavoring bottles, removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle, removed
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink garnishes at entrance to bar not covered, lid placed on top
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at wait station counter, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cooler at bar, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink with sanitizer in middle sink, order corrected
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Top shelf of walk in cooler, removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in ice bath, corrected to running water
Feb 1, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over drink ice well at bar, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
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
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish room
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At top of stairs on patio
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. Approximately 30 dead flies in UV glue trap in kitchen, operator discarded glue strips
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Exterior handrail on stairs from patio to beer cooler loose, staff began repairs during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled over kitchen
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Metal storage shelves in dish area soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to spices over prep table, removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid handle on cook line cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line Accumulation of grease behind cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal hotel pans on rack in dish area
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in beer cooler soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm, corrected 200ppm
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board on cook line with separation
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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