MARIO'S RISTORANTE
14995 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-397-4971
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008653 | Feb 3, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment in hand sink on cook line
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.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler on cook line is broken, all items held in ice bath
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled next to cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered. Individual cake slices not covered in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tiramisu Thawing at room temp on dry storage shelf
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide bottle over espresso station, removed
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in freezer prepared on 10/7, dated
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. Management unable to locate some certificates
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees on cook line with no hair restraints
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease in hood filters
Jul 24, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose connected to sink on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not properly dispensing sanitizer, operator set up chlorine sanitizer in triple sink 100ppm
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Buckets of broth on floor in walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle on cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose in hand sink on cook line, removed
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw seafood in drawer cooler on cook line, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose attached to hand sink in kitchen, removed during inspection
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. One employee with no proof of training
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl in sugar bin, removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind dish machine, area cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on dry storage shelf with seasonings, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn walk in cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris under cook line
Food stored on floor. Cartons of balsamic vinegar on floor of walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket soiled
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting boards
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.