MADFISH GRILL
MADFISH GRILL in SARASOTA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file
4059 Cattlemen Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/16/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13470479
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small ice cream chest freezer.
- 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. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Service was provided during inspection and corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed cups in hand wash sink at bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap emptying men's room. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site
7/24/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13470303
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10900955
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line towards dish machine cold holding fish 60F, cod57F, cut lettuce 61F, shredded cheese 58F , ambient reach in cooler 55F Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed chlorine in 2 buckets above 200ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
2/18/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8851710
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 basic
- 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. Observed sugar scoop in bulk container with handle touching sugar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Knowledge of the major food allergens is now required. The person in charge must be able to describe foods identified as major food allergens and symptoms they may cause. Major food allergens include milk, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts and peanuts, wheat, fish (including crab, lobster and shrimp) and foods containing these items. Allergic symptoms include, but are not limited to, hives, itching, swelling of lips, throat and/or face; vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, swelling of throat, and fainting. The person in charge must ensure food allergy awareness is part of employee training. The big six FOODBORNE illnesses are: Hepatitis A, Shiga-toxin E. coli, Norovirus, Shigella, salmonella non-typhoidal, and Salmonella typhi. Please be aware of their symptoms. Please avoid FOODBORNE illness by avoiding bare hand contact with ready-to- eat food, washing hands frequently and when necessary, and not working with food when ill. Utensils available for use. Provided operator with information on food allergen awareness (Form HR 5030-038) and employee health/manager responsibility (Form HR 5030-039 and 101). Hepatitis A document provided. To report a foodborne illness at your establishment, please call your local health department. Manatee County is 941-748-0747. Sarasota County is 941-861-2900. Licenses will no longer be mailed to operators, can renew by logging into your DBPR account at www.myfloridalicense.com moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed lobster 69F in reach in cooler top on cook line. Cook moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed splitter at mop sink with 2 hoses and only 1 vacuum breaker.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket on cook line at 200ppm. Cook corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8721192
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
3/27/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8485069
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on rear oven handle. Cook removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on cook line in speed rack Cold Holding Heavy Cream 68F, Egg Mix 67F
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed blue glass cleaner in unmarked bottle under hand wash sink by walkin cooler .
10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8484852
Met Inspection Standards1 int
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operation using vacuum seal for raw beef. Emailed operator information and HACCP template. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Operator emailed HACCP plan during inspection to DHR special process. **Time Extended**
8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8343255
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 3 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. Observed fish in Walkin Cooler defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging. Chef corrected by cutting bags. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Cook corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed fish, chicken, and onion rings in Walkin Freezer stored uncovered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operation using vacuum seal for raw beef. Emailed operator information and HACCP template. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning