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WALT'Z FISH SHAK

224 BOARDWALK PL, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-395-0732

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215830
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers Customer contact center #850.487.1395 to renew license over the phone
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle in kitchen, labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Basic/10-13-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl in hand sink in kitchen, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates on soiled shelf over kitchen cooler
Basic/24-06-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Moved indoors
Basic/10-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Wall mounted a/c unit soiled in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
May 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill surface with accumulation of grease
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at cook line-grouper cakes (49F - Cold Holding), moved to tall reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning bins, removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line and surrounding walls
Basic/36-73-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.