MADFISH

Name: MADFISH
Address: 5200 GULF BLVD, ST PETE BEACH, FL, 33706, US
Rating: 13.4

5200 GULF BLVD, ST PETE BEACH, FL 33706

License #6214169

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

13.4 Grade F / 100

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September 30, 2026 · 14 findings · 0 critical

Complaint Full (follow-up)

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MADFISH in ST PETE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 13.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 75 total violations — 4 critical, 25 major, 46 minor.

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Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[11-27-4] Discussed with Frog Ponds manager on duty.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored at in reach in freezer on cook line.
[22-02-4] Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like debris. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease build up.
[24-08-4] Clear plastic cups stored on shelf next to soda dispenser.
[29-49-6] Observed in reach in cooler across from reach in freezer on cook line.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing in bar area.
[51-13-4] Discussed with Frog Ponds manager on duty.
[22-20-5] Observed black mold like substance in top corners of soda machine ice bin and sliding lid during callback inspection.
[29-28-4] Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025 during callback inspection.
[16-37-1] Frog Ponds employee who was actively using the chlorine dish machine during the callback inspection, no chlorine test kit observed.
[22-08-4] Interior soiled with grease and burnt food debris during the callback inspection.
[36-27-5] Observed behind wall underneath three compartment sink during callback inspection.
[51-16-7] Updated plan of current layout have not been submitted for Outdoor cold holding storage cooler trailer and a dry storage trailer have been observed in the parking lot of the establishment. During the callback inspection observed on approved plans through OnBase, equipment has been removed or changed throughout the establishment. A few observations observed: -No conventional oven. 8 stove burner/ double door ovens now has a double door cooler next to it. -#43 reach in freezer removed, in its place is a double door reach in deli cooler. Changes observed in dish area: -#44 Hand washing sink removed, a soda dispenser with an ice bin next to a double door reach in deli cooler observed next to it. #19 Ice machine moved outside. Per employees on duty, Frog ponds and Mad Fish use separate cold holding units on the cook line. Discussed updating plans to current layout with Frog Ponds Manager on duty.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[14-11-5] Walk in cooler door not closing during callback inspection.
[16-37-1] Chemical test kit has been ordered and will be arriving tomorrow.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like debris. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease build up.
[24-08-4] Clear plastic cups stored on shelf next to soda dispenser.
[22-08-4] Microwaves interior free of dried food debris. Oven interiors observed with burnt food debris and grease.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing in bar area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With black mold like substance above three compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Employee stated it isnt being used. White cutting stained yellow on reach in deli cooler at end of cook line.
[51-13-4] Discussed printing the DBPR choking poster with manager on duty.
[29-49-6] Observed in reach in cooler across from reach in freezer on cook line.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored at in reach in freezer on cook line.
[11-27-4] Discussed printing Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Establishment has chlorine associated with written procedures.
[22-20-5] Observed black mold like substance in top corners of soda machine ice bin.
[51-16-7] Establishment is operating as Frog Pond for morning service from 7:30am-1:30pm and reopens as MadFish for evening service 5pm-10pm. Frog Pond and Madfish are two completely separate concepts with different menus, individual staff teams, and distinct operating hours, with Frog Pond serving breakfast and Madfish serving dinner. Outdoor storage cold holding cooler trailer and a dry storage trailer have been observed in the parking lot of the establishment. Violation will be time extend for 60 days from initial inspection on 7/23/2026. Callback date will be on 9/21/2026.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[11-27-4] Discussed printing out form during callback inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored at in reach in freezer on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed brown cutting boards with burn marks. Walk in cooler door not shutting
[16-37-1] Establishment ordering more chlorine test strips.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with black substance.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
[24-08-4] Discussed air drying cups before stacking.
[29-49-6] Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line during callback inspection.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing in bar area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed person in charge choking poster.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025.
[51-16-7] Violation Time extend for 60 days from initial inspection on 7/23/2026.
[01C-01-4] Clams and mussel batches are spilt and stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line. No tags observed for items in reach in cooler. Discussed with kitchen employees.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from stove/oven on cook line.
[01C-10-4] Discussed with kitchen employees.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Panasonic microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. Oven interior soiled with grease and burnt food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like debris. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease build up.
[03A-02-5] Food items stored in walk in cooler during callback inspection: Butter (55F - Cold Holding); Butter portioned in cups on sheet tray (55F - Cold Holding); Chicken Stock dated 7/25 (54 F - Cold Holding) Kitchen employee provided temperature log where temps were taken around 2:30pm. Items were moved to outdoor storage cooler to bring down the temperature and to be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Stored in indoor walk in cooler: Raw oyster (43F - Cold Holding); Raw clams (43F - Cold Holding); Raw mussels (43F - Cold Holding) Oysters, clams, and mussels were observed in containers with ice on top. Ambient thermometer stored on rack in walk in cooler reading at 58 degrees during callback. Food items being stored in outdoor storage cooler during callback: Tomato Sauce started cooling at 4:30pm (80F - Cooling); butter (43 F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (43 F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (42 F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer reading at 42 degrees during callback in outdoor storage coolers: Food items stored in reach in cooler across from double door reach in freezer on cook line during the callback inspection: Jasmine rice (40 F - Cold Holding); wild rice (41 F - Cold Holding) Food items stored in single door reach in cooler across from fryers: Raw Corvina (43 F - Cold Holding); Raw beef steak (43 F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (46 F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (47 F - Cold Holding); Raw Sea-bass (45 F - Cold Holding) Kitchen employee got ice to store on top of fish to bring temperatures down rapidly. Double door reach in cooler across from stand alone single door cooler: potato salad (40 F - Cold Holding)
[36-22-4] Standing water observed in mop closet during callback. Discussed with PIC.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With black mold like substance above three compartment sink.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored at in reach in freezer on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed brown cutting boards with burn marks. Walk in cooler door not shutting
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like debris. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease build up.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior double door cooler next to stove/oven on cook line.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Water coming from dish machine running over on to the floor.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile missing in mop closet. Ceiling tile missing dish area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing in bar area.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to soda syrup racks not secured.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed person in charge choking poster.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Missing in raw oyster stored in reach in cooler next to stove/oven on cook line. Missing on clams and mussels stored in reach in cooler on cook line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Panasonic microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. Oven interior soiled with grease and burnt food debris.
[22-41-4] 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. Ran multiple times and chlorine testing at 10 PPM.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from stove/oven on cook line.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food items in walk in cooler temping at 50-53 degrees and employees could not determine how long temperatures have been above 41 degrees. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 54F.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels, clams, and oyster tags not in chronological order.
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Missing in containers of mussels and clams stored in reach in cooler on cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with black substance.
[11-27-4] 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 person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Establishment has chlorine associated with written procedures. Discussed printing the form out.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (53F - Cold Holding); whip cream (53F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 54 degrees. Cook stated temperatures in the walk in cooler werent taken. Could not determine how long temperatures been out of temperature. Food items will be stopped sealed. Food items stored in reach in cooler on cooked: cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Ice was placed on food items to bring down the temperatures rapidly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink closet.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With black mold like substance above three compartment sink.
[51-16-7] 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two trailer cold holding storage units in the parking lot area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic pic clear cups stored next to soda machine dispenser.