SHARKY'S SEA PUB
19703 GULF BLVD, Indian Shores FL 33785
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023034850 | Jun 5, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2017021321 | Apr 27, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked off due to drain issues. Repairs will be made. Bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue liquid not labeled. Bar and dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 3rd dining room.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning in corn flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Main dining room and second dining room.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead cockroaches near back door. Cleaned up area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled in dining room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. New set on order.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line. Bar sink.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm, container empty.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter 60f, moved to walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and posted by the chef.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bottom metal plate soiled inside larger ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line. Bar sink.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chowder 54f made on 2/11/2025, discarded 1.5 gallons.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chowder 54f made on 2/11/2025, discarded 1.5 gallons.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 115f, grits 122f, all items put back to reheat.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chowder 54f made on 2/11/2025, discarded 1.5 gallons. Cooling in 2 gallon container.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel 10/24/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All four hand wash sinks.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken drain line for back hand sink. Parts schedule to arrive.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Nacho meat 48f, soup 47f, cooling from the night before. Items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 70f, found on cooks line, left from overnight. Nacho meat 48f, soup 47f, cooling from the night before. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70f, found on cooks line, left from overnight.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Dumpster has garbage around enclosure.
Equipment in poor repair. Two fry baskets have frayed wires.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cooks line, hole in cover.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon in same container as exempt tuna. Items to be moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked sausage, sliced ham, sliced cheese, milk, heavy cream.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used to fill water container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on line cutting board.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
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.