SMUGGLER'S ISLAND PUB

SMUGGLER'S ISLAND PUB maintains a 1.3/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in PALM HARBOR. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

1101 NEBRASKA AVE, PALM HARBOR 34683

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13659591

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13658771

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 Taken** Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 16 rodent droppings on floor in corner by dish machine 5 rodent droppings on floor under window in dish area 5 rodent droppings under dish machine 1 rodent dropping under three compartment sink 5 rodent droppings on floor behind shelf by walk in cooler 5 rodent droppings under box in bag shelf Manager started cleaning and sanitation areas Admin Complaint

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13658766

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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 . Warning Priority: Basic
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - 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. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - 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 Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 53A-02-7: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 Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 35A-04-4: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 Taken** Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice Warning Priority: High Priority