Angry Pepper Waterside
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Angry Pepper Waterside, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average for Madeira Beach sits at 69, putting Angry Pepper Waterside on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed putting on gloves outside in smoker shed to handle food without washing hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler completely thawed, not removed from packaging. Staff discarded. Staff observed shredding chicken thighs and bagging smoked chicken wings on prep table in outdoor smoker shed (not fully enclosed) immediately after removing from smoker.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris in between fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain lines for soda gun holster behind bar clogged, not draining
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Outdoor storage shed
14-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
23-24-4
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler completely thawed, not removed from packaging. Staff discarded.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to can opener
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outdoor dry storage shed **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Staff observed shredding chicken thighs and bagging smoked chicken wings on prep table in outdoor smoker shed (not fully enclosed) immediately after removing from smoker. Instructed staff that all food prep MUST be conducted inside kitchen. The following proviso is notated on application approved on 9/23/24: 2) Smokers/grills are limited to bulk, slow cooked, closed cooking only. No other food preparation and/or short order cooking is permitted. Final preparation of smoked meats must be done inside the fully enclosed establishment. Bulk cooking is long-term cooking or reheating of large sections of meat or poultry that does not require frequent handling or contact. No food preparation tables, cutting boards, or other equipment shall be located outside near the smoker/grill in an unprotected environment. Outdoor smoker shed must be fully enclosed with smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable floors, walls and ceilings with a properly functioning hand sink with cold and hot water to allow for any food prep to be performed. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food on floor in outdoor storage shed **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 brown sugar **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
35
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Standing water in soda gun holsters at bar
22-02-4
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. Staff unable to locate all staff training certificates during inspection
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and phone on prep table in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets, new gaskets waiting to be installed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under coolers on cook line Dry storage shed **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tortillas on floor holding cooler door closed on cook line
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded cardboard boxes on ground next to rear patio stairs
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table in kitchen
10-17-4
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 **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf over cook line
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in outdoor dry storage shed **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
35
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler on cook line - coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); broccoli salad (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding), operator placed ice bags on items and closed lid **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, removed for cleaning Cutting boards stained**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler handle broken on cook line Torn cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Under coolers at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of tortillas on floor next to walk in cooler, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled Fan covers soiled Display monitors soiled in kitchen**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in outdoor dry storage shed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
41
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Rear storage container and under bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Sides of fryers soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on kitchen air curtain **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed old dry storage shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
70
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a second outdoor smoker along sea wall, in between original outdoor smoker and rear patio. The smoker is not fully enclosed but is covered with an aluminum roof. A steel enclosed shipping container with smooth floors wall and ceilings is located next to original smoker , containing food and single service. Container has tight fitting door. Per operator, restaurant has plans to add a second walk in cooler outdoors next to the storage container. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on kitchen air curtain **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed old dry storage shelves **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Rear storage container and under bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
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 sugar bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Sides of fryers soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jan 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (51F - Cold Holding) move to other cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On shelf above cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes and to go containers on soiled top shelf over prep line
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage trailer. Under equipment at bar **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to beer taps, relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to ice machine
10-12-5
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 sugar and flour bins **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food residue on inside life of cooler on cook line. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Accumulation of food debris on sides of fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler not secured in hallway next to restrooms
08B-63-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins in storage trailer **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding), moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lined shelves in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above juicer **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee on cook line with hair in loose bun
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Bottom of dry storage trailer Under bar equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unsecured food coolers and ice machine in hallway accessible for customers to access restroom. Discussed securing area with operator **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Smoked brisket stored in aluminum trays inside smoker shed while cooling, operator moved inside **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Next to beer taps
10-14-5
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 **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill and fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum trays stored on floor in smoker shed
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Knife magnet above triple sink soiled
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning bins in dry storage trailer
02D-01-5
33
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
14
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 near reach in freezer outside walk-in cooler 7 live flies over outside bar in corner near restaurant entrance 2 live flies on cook line, 1 landing on prep table. Area cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: 5 live flies under hand sink at bar **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained Can opener blade has accumulation of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above prep table on cook line and above white reach in freezer, items moved to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Employee drinks on beer cooler at bar, operator moved during inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn across from cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under kitchen equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white tall reach-in freezer on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris in oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of range, flat top and fryers on cook line. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler across from cook line. Accumulation of grease on walls and ceiling in shed around smoker **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Soiled dry wiping cloth next to gas burners **Time Extended**
21-10-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Angry Pepper Waterside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Angry Pepper Waterside on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Angry Pepper Waterside?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Angry Pepper Waterside.
How does Angry Pepper Waterside compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?
Angry Pepper Waterside most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Madeira Beach average of 69.
Has Angry Pepper Waterside's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Angry Pepper Waterside have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Angry Pepper Waterside means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Angry Pepper Waterside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Angry Pepper Waterside is inspected around three times per year on average.
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