Madeira Beach, Pinellas County

HOOTERS RESTAURANT

192 JOHN'S PASS BOARDWALK W, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Jan 30, 2026
City
Madeira Beach
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 24337965

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

24-08-4

Detail 24337963

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar

36-17-5

Detail 24337962

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24337964

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 bin, removed Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24337961

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain line on soda guns at bar, manager began cleaning Corrective Action Taken

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24039995

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to dish machine 2 live flies at indoor bar

03A-02-5

Detail 24039996

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) cook line, staff placed ice bags on top Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24039992

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24039993

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at hand sink in prep area

41-17-4

Detail 24039989

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24039997

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on prep cooler in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24039990

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food under fryers

36-17-5

Detail 24039994

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24039991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 23536026

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 employee with expired food handler certificate

41-17-4

Detail 23536027

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at outside bar, labeled Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23536024

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 23536023

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of grouper on floor in walk in freezer, placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23536025

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest coolers at bar

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23052403

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, staff replaced 100ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23052405

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda in nozzle soiled at outside bar Can opener blade soiled

22-20-5

Detail 23052408

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

35A-06-4

Detail 23052409

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted control device, staff began cleaning Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 23052404

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23052406

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of flat top

29-49-6

Detail 23052407

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at outside bar

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22631591

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over macaroni and cheese in drawer coolers on cook line, order corrected Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22631592

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

22-02-4

Detail 22631589

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

35A-24-5

Detail 22631596

Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Wild birds on outside bar, area cleaned and sanitized

22-20-5

Detail 22631597

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22631594

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap on wall, glue strip removed Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22631599

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line

36-17-5

Detail 22631595

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line

10-01-5

Detail 22631598

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

29-49-6

Detail 22631593

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar

29-11-4

Detail 22631590

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under condenser unit in beer cooler, plumber contacted for repairs Corrective Action Taken

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22341103

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, replaced and lines primed, 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22341099

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22341105

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in glue trap on wall in kitchen, glue strips replaced Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22341101

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 22341104

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

36-17-5

Detail 22341102

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area

22-16-4

Detail 22341100

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of beer coolers soiled at bar

29-49-6

Detail 22341097

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar

36-50-4

Detail 22341098

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22094563

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, operator set up triple sink, Triple Sink (DDBSA 700ppm, lactic acid 1875ppm) Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22094562

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22094565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw grouper across from fryers(52F - Cold Holding), ice bags placed on item Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22094560

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

22-20-5

Detail 22094559

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22094561

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

23-03-4

Detail 22094564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A/C vents in walk-in cooler soiled Bottom of beer coolers at bar soiled

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21661510

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly over beer taps at outside bar

27-16-4

Detail 21661505

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens restroom 75F, ran for two minutes

22-20-5

Detail 21661506

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

36-03-4

Detail 21661503

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding next to batter station on cook line

14-09-4

Detail 21661502

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

36-73-4

Detail 21661509

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of trash on floor under shelves in liquor storage. Accumulation of grease under fryers and flat top on cook line

16-38-5

Detail 21661508

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine temp gauge did not move during cycle

22-16-4

Detail 21661507

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at inside bar with glass ware has broken glass on bottom

21-38-4

Detail 21661504

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line, discussed proper storage with operator, double bucket added during inspection Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20973075

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill top has accumulation of food residue -soda gun in outside bar has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20973076

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

13-03-4

Detail 20973077

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees at cooks line

24-08-4

Detail 20973078

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20973074

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -floor at cooks line has standing water

23-03-4

Detail 20973080

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill -reach in cooler gaskets have accumulation of food residue

08B-17-4

Detail 20973073

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed orange over shredded carrots and shredded cabbage in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator

02D-01-5

Detail 20973079

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20677795

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On reach-in cooler near expo window. Can opener blade on prep table Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Cutting boards on reach-in cooler of kitchen Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20677796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler next to expo window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: New cutting boards have been ordered Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20663740

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 14 live flies in dish pit area. 3 live flies near ice machine on ceiling tiles. 3 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly on oil room. 1 live fly in server's station near merchandise room Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: 1 live fly in dish our area. 1 live fly on make line near bus tubs next to single door reach-in cooler. 1 live fly in oil room on ceiling tile. 2 live flies in server's station next to merchandise room on ceiling tile. Per operator pest control serviced establishment this morning Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20663739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On reach-in cooler near expo window. Can opener blade on prep table Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 20663737

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on cook line near cooking equipment with hood system has been removed. Plans approved in 2010 that are on record display handwash sink on that end. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Operator had plumber install sink back in place but water lines are still missing. Per operator, plumber is ordering the correct hose to finish installation Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20663741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20663736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler next to expo window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20663738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear storage containers on dry rack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20663734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach-in cooler across fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20663735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor has grease accumulation in oil room Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In oil room and near rear exit. Wall soiled in dish pit area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20659730

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 14 live flies in dish pit area. 3 live flies near ice machine on ceiling tiles. 3 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly on oil room. 1 live fly in server's station near merchandise room Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20659729

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On reach-in cooler near expo window. Can opener blade on prep table Repeat Violation Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20659734

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on cook line near cooking equipment with hood system has been removed. Plans approved in 2010 that are on record display handwash sink on that end. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20659735

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

14-09-4

Detail 20659731

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler next to expo window. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20659733

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speakers on shelf above triple door reach-in cooler of cook line next to container of tooth picks and clean linens Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20659736

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear storage containers on dry rack Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20659728

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper touching flour inside of container on cook line next to fryers Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20659732

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jiggers and strainer in container of water at 64°F behind bar Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20659727

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach-in cooler across fryer Warning

21-44-1

Detail 20659737

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of reach-in cooler that holds oil, squeeze bottles and single use gloves Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20659738

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor has grease accumulation in oil room Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In oil room and near rear exit. Wall soiled in dish pit area Repeat Violation Warning