SMUGGLER'S ISLAND PUB
1101 NEBRASKA AVE, Palm Harbor FL 34683
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 9 live flies in storage area where to go boxes and soda boxes are stored. All are packaged. 5 flies at exit of restroom. 15 live flies in men's restroom. 5 live flies near ice well at bar. 3 live flies underneath outdoor bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025047007 | May 8, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | $1,600 |
| 3--2024023683 | Feb 13, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $320 |
| 3--2022003395 | Jan 4, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | — |
| 3--2021055556 | Oct 28, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021040487 | Aug 25, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings under bag in box soda Approximately 40 rodent droppings on floor in corner of kitchen. 8 rodent droppings on floor by glass door beer cooler by bar. Operator swept up all droppings, and will sanitize areas. **Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to men\2019s restroom, soda dispenser removed, hand wash sink removed. Plans are from 2006 Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings under bag in box soda Approximately 40 rodent droppings on floor in corner of kitchen. 8 rodent droppings on floor by glass door beer cooler by bar. Operator swept up all droppings, and will sanitize areas. **Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to men’s restroom, soda dispenser removed, hand wash sink removed. Plans are from 2006 Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on white guard in ice machine, black debris on ice. Water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale. Priority: Basic
Jul 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled through bar, storage area, kitchen.
May 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled through bar, storage area, kitchen.
May 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 9 live flies in storage area where to go boxes and soda boxes are stored. All are packaged. 5 flies at exit of restroom. 15 live flies in men's restroom. 5 live flies near ice well at bar. 3 live flies underneath outdoor bar.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled through bar, storage area, kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door air curtain not turned on. Side window at the bar open and not protected. Both back doors open.
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 9 live flies in storage area where to go boxes and soda boxes are stored. All are packaged. 5 flies at exit of restroom. 15 live flies in men's restroom. 5 live flies near ice well at bar. 3 live flies underneath outdoor bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw prepared on 4/25/25. See stop sale. Shredded cheese date marked 3/27/25. See stop sale.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings found on soda syrup package in storage room 1 rodent dropping in storage room on the floor. 9 rodent droppings at bar that's indoor outdoor.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi Mahi in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package before thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Coleslaw prepared on 4/25/25. See stop sale. Shredded cheese date marked 3/27/25. See stop sale
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate soiled of ice machine.
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. Mahi Mahi in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package before thawed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled through bar, storage area, kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door air curtain not turned on. Side window at the bar open and not protected. Both back doors open.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Inspector ran 2 cycles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic soufflé cups stored on floor.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bartender Alexes Mackey, has food handler training
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage area, bar area
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil cases stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease on hood filters, wall on cook line has a build up debris
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any food manager employed at establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep areas, storage areas and cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. No dcreening behind wall fan leading to exterior of the building no
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Through out storage area in rear
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles located on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any food manager employed at establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep areas, storage areas and cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. No dcreening behind wall fan leading to exterior of the building no
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Through out storage area in rear
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles located on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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.