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LUCKY LIZARD TAP HOUSE

LUCKY LIZARD TAP HOUSE located in MADEIRA BEACH has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

14953 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33708
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/22/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599748

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At deli cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Staff provided pH test kit, no test kit for Quaternary sanitizer **Time Extended**

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13597164

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At deli cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Per staff, crock pot in kitchen does not hold proper temp Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in table caddies in dining room not inverted Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication bottle on shelf above deli cooler, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding), staff closed cooler lid (ambient thermometer read 41F) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce in crock pot (82F - Hot Holding), kitchen staff said crock pot is not holding proper temp and discarded food Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled Interior of oven soiled Interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sealed bag of flatbread in hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar, restocked Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff in kitchen unable to locate probe thermometer Warning

11/13/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10943174

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in table caddys in dining room not inverted
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unaware of test kits for sanitizer
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at hand sink in kitchen, refilled Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bars not labeled, staff labeled Corrected On-Site

7/7/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10832158

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/5/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8821926

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in standing water Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner does not have a CFM Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Employee reporting agreements emailed to operator Warning
  • 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Dog not on a leash observed walking through dining room, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

7/3/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8774795

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Keg cooler gaskets soiled behind bar
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep cooler
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs per green onions in cooler, eggs relocated Corrected On-Site

1/4/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8441941

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Ahi tuna not removed from packaging before thawing
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Rolling cart with white, unsealed wood prep table Repeat Violation
  • 49-01-4:Flammables improperly stored. For reporting purposes only. Portable gas generator stored in restroom Repeat Violation

7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8390010

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to griddle
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Broken glass on bottom of beer cooler at bar
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream container containing chimichuri sauce
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. rolling cart with white, unsealed wood prep table
  • 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in restroom room. For reporting purposes only. Gas generator stored in restroom
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm, corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Thin sliced beef carpaccio (served rare) stored in same container as ready to eat deli meats in reach in cooler. Employee separated items. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic in oil 77F, stored in soda bottle on prep counter. Discussed proper storage with cook.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil 77F, used as vinaigrette, stored in soda bottle on prep counter. Discussed proper storage with cook.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on prep line