Madeira Beach, Pinellas County

PIRATES PUB-N-GRUB

116 JOHNS PASS BOARDWALK, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Jan 30, 2026
City
Madeira Beach
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08B-56-4

Detail 24339096

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles in drink ice behind bar, bartender began burning ice Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 24339098

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles in drink ice behind bar

31A-11-4

Detail 24339101

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer on top of hand sink at bar, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-32-5

Detail 24339097

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine

36-73-4

Detail 24339099

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line

10-08-5

Detail 24339100

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink ice well behind bar Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24339094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24339095

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24039655

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler-potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24039656

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar

31A-11-4

Detail 24039659

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar, used as dump sink

53B-14-5

Detail 24039657

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.

16-03-4

Detail 24039653

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 24039654

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24039658

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23512747

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 23512746

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

08B-43-4

Detail 23512749

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Sealed dry goods stored in storage room on ground floor which was not secured due to contractors working in area, staff began removing items to a temporary location within restaurant Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 23512748

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice well at bar, removed Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 23011275

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cocktail garnishes at end of bar in reach of customers not covered

31B-02-4

Detail 23011273

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar

22-20-5

Detail 23011276

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 23011274

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 22619572

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-02-6

Detail 22619578

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef and shrimp over onion rings and cheese sticks

12A-09-4

Detail 22619577

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Staff on cook line handled raw chicken then handled raw salmon without changing gloves, discussed proper hand washing

53A-03-7

Detail 22619576

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Jessica Fountain expired 5/19/22

22-02-4

Detail 22619582

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat press on cook line with accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22619573

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink

53A-05-6

Detail 22619571

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-14-5

Detail 22619583

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. One certificate expired

16-03-4

Detail 22619580

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-37-5

Detail 22619579

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters over bar Repeat Violation

16-55-4

Detail 22619570

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 not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer, operator set up triple sink Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22619575

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at expo table, removed Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22619581

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food over produce in cooler next to expo window

23-03-4

Detail 22619574

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 22619569

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 22323991

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kitchen Manager Holly Caldwell expired, scheduled to retake on 10/2/23. 4 or more employees present with no valid CFM.

22-02-4

Detail 22323993

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled, bartender cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 22323994

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager during inspection

22-20-5

Detail 22323997

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22323995

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters over bar Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22323999

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22323992

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on table at service window, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22323998

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers/flat top Repeat Violation

29-15-4

Detail 22323996

Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Soda gun waste line running through drink ice at bar, removed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-02-7

Detail 21927783

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Holly Caldwell kitchen manager with expired CFM, other certified CFM present Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 21927780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21927781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters over bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21927782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21927779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of trash on floor under equipment at bar. Accumulation of grease on floor under cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 23

01B-12-4

Detail 21920435

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Liquor and wine bottles in drink ice at bar. Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 21920446

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Liquor and wine bottles in drink ice at bar. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21920436

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in freezer, order corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21920447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from grill-pasta salad (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (53F), salsa (52F), raw cod (53F - Cold Holding) items held less than 4 hrs, operator placed ice bags on items, Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21920439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Beer batter with no time mark, time added Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21920425

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21920434

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink next to triple sink at bar Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 21920441

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Holly Caldwell kitchen manager with expired CFM, other certified CFM present Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21920438

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine, dispenser replaces Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21920437

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21920444

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21920440

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters over bar Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21920427

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21920445

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on beer cooler at bar, removed during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21920443

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags hanging over jars of olives behind bar Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21920429

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Employee observed drying equipment with towel after removing from dish machine Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21920442

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of trash on floor under equipment at bar. Accumulation of grease on floor under cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21920426

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of potatoes on floor at entrance to kitchen Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21920433

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage shed on first floor Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21920428

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice well at bar, scoop placement corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21920432

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21920431

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Container of oranges at bar with labels affixed Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21920430

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 21593251

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. Employee set up three compartment sink at 50ppm. Operator called for service. Corrective Action Taken

12A-07-5

Detail 21593257

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw cod and changed gloves with no hand wash in between. Discussed proper hand washing procedures

50-17-2

Detail 21593250

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21593253

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patty over raw grouper in sliding drawer reach-in cooler of cook line. Discussed proper food storage.

01B-02-5

Detail 21593260

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Single door reach-in cooler of bar area: half and half creamer 59 degrees F. No temperatures taken today or the day before.

03A-02-5

Detail 21593254

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top portion of reach-in cooler on cook line: cut tomatoes 50 degrees F. Employee cut portions Single door reach-in cooler of bar area: half and half creamer 59 degrees F. No temperatures taken today or the day before. Stop sale issued. Corrective Action Taken

05-05-4

Detail 21593264

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital ambient thermometer in single door reach-in cooler of bar area is registering at 35 degrees F but state thermometer registers at 55 degrees F

53A-03-7

Detail 21593252

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jessica Fountain expired 05/19/2022. Other certified food manager employed at establishment with current certificate

22-02-4

Detail 21593247

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Soda nozzle of soda gun at bar Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21593263

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of cook line. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 21593258

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ladles and spoons next to handwash sink of cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 21593248

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21593261

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21593249

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21593259

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Customer/employee restrooms has no hand wash sign. Emailed sign to operator.

23-03-4

Detail 21593255

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on base components of soda fountain near expo window. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21593262

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall single door reach-in cooler with condiments in kitchen

08B-17-4

Detail 21593256

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cherry tomatoes over ready-to-eat tortillas in tall double door reach-in cooler by expo window. Discussed proper food storage

36-27-5

Detail 21593265

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall behind ice well of bar

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 17Total: 23

12A-05-4

Detail 20973369

High Priority - Employee at cooks line drank from bottle then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator

41-10-4

Detail 20973373

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -surface cleaner on prep table with wraps -windex on cans in kitchen Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20973378

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill top has accumulation of food residue -stove top has accumulation of food residue

31A-09-4

Detail 20973386

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bag with chicken in hand sink Employee moved during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20973367

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine

53B-14-5

Detail 20973371

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.

14-05-4

Detail 20973364

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cardboard lining shelf with breads above prep table

14-09-4

Detail 20973379

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station

14-71-4

Detail 20973385

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -tape at double door reach in cooler in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 20973381

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -yogurt in reach in cooler with cocktails sauces and condiments

24-08-4

Detail 20973375

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at handsink -plastic cups in kitchen

14-11-4

Detail 20973372

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn reach in cooler gasket next to stove

21-23-4

Detail 20973374

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -sponge at dish washing machine

36-73-4

Detail 20973366

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at fryers have accumulation of grease -wall at fryers have accumulation of grease

08B-38-4

Detail 20973377

Basic - Food stored on floor. -boxes of food on floor kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 20973383

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave at mop sink has accumulation of food residue

31B-04-4

Detail 20973384

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in bar area

23-03-4

Detail 20973370

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -pipes at fryers have accumulation of grease

12B-13-4

Detail 20973382

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line

21-10-4

Detail 20973368

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at prep table in kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 20973376

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler in bar area with beer

42-01-4

Detail 20973365

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20973380

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with powder at prep table in kitchen

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 20733969

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw fish. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20733968

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on food rack. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20733971

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. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20733970

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site