BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO located in MADEIRA BEACH has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 days ago · 7 reports on file

185 Boardwalk Place East

Florida, 33708

Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 3d ago

Inspection #: 3693300

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13522119

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler Repeat Violation
16-55-4:Basic - 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 at inside bar not properly dispensing chemicals, all equipment washed in kitchen **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
03C-75-5:High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. grilled salmon (120F - Cooking), staff placed back on grill, retemp 151F Corrected On-Site
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (127F - Hot Holding), staff mixed and increased temp **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose connected to hand sink at outside bar for cleaning

9/16/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10938742

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler
16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chemical lines in disrepair at outside bar, staff began repairing **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on storage shelves Repeat Violation
10-01-5:Basic - 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 sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8837443

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar
03C-75-5:High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Grilled salmon 130F cooking, staff placed back on grill, retemp 149F Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards at salad cooler
16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8718851

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Staff backpack on drying rack at inside bar
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Repeat Violation
08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Drink ice in ice well at outside bar next to entrance and accessible to customers, discussed relocation with management
08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruit garnish at outside bar not covered Corrected On-Site
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar
16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8562466

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of orange marmalade on can rack
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets out side at bar, removed Corrected On-Site
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic and metal bins on storage racks Repeat Violation
29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar
01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of orange marmalade on can rack
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar Repeat Violation
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cook line
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At host stand

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8340607

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 9 basic

06-09-1:Basic - 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. Salmon in walk-in cooler, staff began piercing packages **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle over prep tables, removed Corrected On-Site
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at inside bar
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at steam table in 92F water, operator adjusted water temp Corrected On-Site
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins next to three comp
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside bar
36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beer cooler on bottom floor
22-41-4:High Priority - 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, primed system, 50ppm Corrected On-Site
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at inside bar
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service line, replaced Corrected On-Site