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MAD BEACH CANTINA

MAD BEACH CANTINA maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MADEIRA BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

13205 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33708
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13479288

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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, chemical bucket empty, manager replaced and primed system, 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar, replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some training certificates expired 1/5/26

7/31/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10877815

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door not self closing
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at bar stored on plastic flavoring bottles, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) cook line, moved to freezer, retemp 39F. Wait station salsa cups (64F - Cold Holding), manager voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster soiled at bar.

1/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8839145

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at wait station counter, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink garnishes at entrance to bar not covered, lid placed on top Corrected On-Site

7/24/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8775610

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage room
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cooler at bar, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Repeat Violation
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink with sanitizer in middle sink, order corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Top shelf of walk in cooler, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in ice bath, corrected to running water Corrected On-Site

2/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8499262

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over drink ice well at bar, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
  • 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 flour, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish room Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8374881

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 15 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead flies in UV glue trap in kitchen, operator discarded glue strips Corrected On-Site
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Exterior handrail on stairs from patio to beer cooler loose, staff began repairs during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled over kitchen
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Metal storage shelves in dish area soiled
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to spices over prep table, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid handle on cook line cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line Accumulation of grease behind cook line
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal hotel pans on rack in dish area
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in beer cooler soiled
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm, corrected 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board on cook line with separation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At top of stairs on patio Repeat Violation

7/10/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8307345

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