Madeira Beach, Pinellas County

LUCKY LIZARD TAP HOUSE

14953 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Mar 24, 2026
City
Madeira Beach
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24464394

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

05-08-4

Detail 24464393

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Kitchen staff was only able to provide ambient thermometers and high temp meat thermometer Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24464395

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils not inverted in table caddy's Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 24268785

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Staff provided pH test kit, no test kit for Quaternary sanitizer Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24268784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24268786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At deli cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 24262408

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication bottle on shelf above deli cooler, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24262417

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding), staff closed cooler lid (ambient thermometer read 41F) Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24262412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce in crock pot (82F - Hot Holding), kitchen staff said crock pot is not holding proper temp and discarded food Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24262406

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled Interior of oven soiled Interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24262411

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sealed bag of flatbread in hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24262413

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate sanitizer test kit Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24262410

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar, restocked Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24262416

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff in kitchen unable to locate probe thermometer Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24262407

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24262415

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At deli cooler Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24262414

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Per staff, crock pot in kitchen does not hold proper temp Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24262409

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in table caddies in dining room not inverted Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24189885

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled

16-37-1

Detail 24189884

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unaware of test kits for sanitizer

31B-03-4

Detail 24189888

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at hand sink in kitchen, refilled Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24189887

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bars not labeled, staff labeled Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24189886

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-09-4

Detail 24189883

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

25-06-4

Detail 24189882

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in table caddys in dining room not inverted

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23751070

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 Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23751068

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner does not have a CFM Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23751067

Intermediate - 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. Employee reporting agreements emailed to operator Warning

35A-22-5

Detail 23751065

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Dog not on a leash observed walking through dining room, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23751069

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23751064

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23751066

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in standing water Warning

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22959646

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs per green onions in cooler, eggs relocated Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22959649

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

14-09-4

Detail 22959647

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22959648

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Keg cooler gaskets soiled behind bar

12B-13-4

Detail 22959644

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep cooler

29-17-4

Detail 22959645

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

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22541932

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

06-09-1

Detail 22541930

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. Ahi tuna not removed from packaging before thawing

14-09-4

Detail 22541927

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22541929

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

14-06-4

Detail 22541931

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Rolling cart with white, unsealed wood prep table Repeat Violation

49-01-4

Detail 22541928

Flammables improperly stored. For reporting purposes only. Portable gas generator stored in restroom Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22112236

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

22-43-4

Detail 22112237

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm, corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22112235

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Thin sliced beef carpaccio (served rare) stored in same container as ready to eat deli meats in reach in cooler. Employee separated items. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22112245

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic in oil 77F, stored in soda bottle on prep counter. Discussed proper storage with cook.

03A-02-5

Detail 22112239

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil 77F, used as vinaigrette, stored in soda bottle on prep counter. Discussed proper storage with cook.

22-02-4

Detail 22112238

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on prep line

22-20-5

Detail 22112240

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

14-09-4

Detail 22112234

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

21-04-4

Detail 22112244

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to griddle

22-16-4

Detail 22112233

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Broken glass on bottom of beer cooler at bar

25-32-4

Detail 22112241

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream container containing chimichuri sauce

14-06-4

Detail 22112243

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. rolling cart with white, unsealed wood prep table

49-01-4

Detail 22112242

Flammables stored/debris present in restroom room. For reporting purposes only. Gas generator stored in restroom

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21675560

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dessert and unwashed produce in stand up cooler. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21675562

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

51-11-4

Detail 21675564

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21675563

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

42-01-4

Detail 21675561

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

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 20930218

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over rum cake and lettuce in double door reach in cooler Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20930235

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles stored on rack with liquor bottles

41-18-4

Detail 20930223

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -kitchen Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm) -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator

22-02-4

Detail 20930220

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20930219

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink to the right of prep sink Employee replenished during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20930222

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 20930224

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop coleslaw at reach in cooler

51-11-4

Detail 20930226

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at bar

24-05-4

Detail 20930233

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowl at dish drying rack not inverted

40-06-5

Detail 20930229

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -soiled apron on dish drying rack

08B-38-4

Detail 20930234

Basic - Food stored on floor. -soda fountain syrup boxes on floor in bar area

21-04-4

Detail 20930225

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -in kitchen at prep table

22-08-4

Detail 20930231

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven in kitchen has accumulation of food residue

23-03-4

Detail 20930232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rack with microwaves has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler gasket at prep station has accumulation of food residue

25-05-4

Detail 20930230

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box with portion cups on floor in storage room

06-01-5

Detail 20930221

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cheese dip thawing at room temperature in kitchen Employee began running water during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20930227

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -at prep station

02D-01-5

Detail 20930228

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning container at prep station

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20549346

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cutting board and bin of soiled wiping cloths. Operator moved soile wiping cloths Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20549344

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20549347

Intermediate - 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

12B-02-4

Detail 20549345

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation. Drink on cook line above steam table Corrected On-Site Warning