PIRATES PUB-N-GRUB
116 JOHNS PASS BOARDWALK, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727.319.6285
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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AUG 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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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, sanitizer bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler, staff corrected order
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine sanitizer empty at time of inspection with staff acknowledging that machine has already been used
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked
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. Two certificates expired
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets across from grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind fryers
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles in drink ice behind bar, bartender began burning ice
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles in drink ice behind bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer on top of hand sink at bar, removed
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink ice well behind bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler-potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar, used as dump sink
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Sealed dry goods stored in storage room on ground floor which was not secured due to contractors working in area, staff began removing items to a temporary location within restaurant
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice well at bar, removed
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cocktail garnishes at end of bar in reach of customers not covered
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef and shrimp over onion rings and cheese sticks
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Staff on cook line handled raw chicken then handled raw salmon without changing gloves, discussed proper hand washing
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Jessica Fountain expired 5/19/22
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat press on cook line with accumulation of grease
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 certificate expired
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters over bar
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer, operator set up triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at expo table, removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food over produce in cooler next to expo window
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kitchen Manager Holly Caldwell expired, scheduled to retake on 10/2/23. 4 or more employees present with no valid CFM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled, bartender cleaned during inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters over bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on table at service window, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers/flat top
Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Soda gun waste line running through drink ice at bar, removed during inspection
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.