Madeira Beach, Pinellas County

MAD BEACH CANTINA

13205 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 12, 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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24294146

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, manager replaced and primed system, 50ppm Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24294145

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

53B-14-5

Detail 24294148

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. Some training certificates expired 1/5/26

24-08-4

Detail 24294149

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24294147

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24294144

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23921166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) cook line, moved to freezer, retemp 39F. Wait station salsa cups (64F - Cold Holding), manager voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23921165

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

32-04-4

Detail 23921167

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

24-08-4

Detail 23921164

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 23921168

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at bar stored on plastic flavoring bottles, removed Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23921163

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle, removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 23468022

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink garnishes at entrance to bar not covered, lid placed on top Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23468024

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23468021

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

24-08-4

Detail 23468023

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

16-23-4

Detail 23002417

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-37-5

Detail 23002416

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage room

40-06-5

Detail 23002414

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cooler at bar, removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23002412

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 23002415

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink with sanitizer in middle sink, order corrected Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23002413

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Top shelf of walk in cooler, removed Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23002418

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in ice bath, corrected to running water Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22612760

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22612758

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

24-08-4

Detail 22612756

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station

10-01-5

Detail 22612759

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

21-04-4

Detail 22612757

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

16-46-4

Detail 22612761

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish room Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22612762

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

29-34-4

Detail 22283369

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At top of stairs on patio Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22283366

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22283367

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead flies in UV glue trap in kitchen, operator discarded glue strips Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 22283362

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Exterior handrail on stairs from patio to beer cooler loose, staff began repairs during inspection Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22283355

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled over kitchen

24-06-4

Detail 22283360

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Metal storage shelves in dish area soiled

12B-07-4

Detail 22283358

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

13-04-4

Detail 22283359

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line

14-11-5

Detail 22283356

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid handle on cook line cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22283361

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

16-46-4

Detail 22283364

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal hotel pans on rack in dish area

21-10-4

Detail 22283365

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line

36-50-4

Detail 22283370

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

29-17-4

Detail 22283363

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar

21-08-4

Detail 22283357

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm, corrected 200ppm Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22283368

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board on cook line with separation

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22030856

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file were approved in 2008. A drink ice well and soda gun was added to exterior end of bar next to entrance. An additional room exists at entrance to kitchen which contains two reach in coolers and ice machine (which was relocated from interior of kitchen). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Spoke with Duke from plan review, remodel plans not yet approved. Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22030857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, chef removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Tongs hanging below grill on cook line, employee removed Time Extended Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21969235

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at bar. 1 live fly at servers station 1 live fly on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: 1 live fly in kitchen Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21969238

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file were approved in 2008. A drink ice well and soda gun was added to exterior end of bar next to entrance. An additional room exists at entrance to kitchen which contains two reach in coolers and ice machine (which was relocated from interior of kitchen). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21969237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at servers station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21969239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, chef removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21969236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 21823922

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at bar. 1 live fly at servers station 1 live fly on cook line Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21823918

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand sink in kitchen Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21823921

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21823925

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

02B-01-5

Detail 21823917

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not indicated as being served raw on menu Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21823919

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file were approved in 2008. A drink ice well and soda gun was added to exterior end of bar next to entrance. An additional room exists at entrance to kitchen which contains two reach in coolers and ice machine (which was relocated from interior of kitchen). Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21823915

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin, chef removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21823913

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above coffin freezers in dry storage Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21823920

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on beer cooler at bar and shelves above prep table in kitchen, drinks removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21823924

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items on beer cooler at bar, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21823910

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at servers station Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21823912

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage room Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21823916

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

10-20-4

Detail 21823923

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, chef removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21823914

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

42-01-4

Detail 21823911

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor in dry storage room Warning

Jul 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-10-4

Detail 21193317

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hair went back to wrapping silverwear. Employee corrected to wash hands and washed hands. Employee washed hands . Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21193314

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

10-20-4

Detail 21193318

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Employee removed tongs Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21193315

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach in coolers build up of food debris.

21-12-4

Detail 21193316

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table not in sanitizer bucket. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site