Friendly Fisherman Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Friendly Fisherman Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 68, which Friendly Fisherman Restaurant's 37 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tilapia in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging not removed prior to thawing as indicated on package
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff observed filling up water buckets at hand sink at upstairs bar
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room downstairs
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops thawing in standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of unwashed onions over dressing in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar
29-17-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Outdoor water softener salt bin has lid that does not properly seal
08B-74-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled over cook line
36-34-5
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. Raw tilapia in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging not removed prior to thawing as indicated on package in downstairs prep room cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at upstairs bar
29-49-6
37
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag not kept with trays of shucked oysters in cooler
01C-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage cooler behind bar
22-16-4
64
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from trays of shucked oysters on cook line, discussed options to keep tags with batches that are divided
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap near exit door of kitchen, operator cleaned trap
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in 79F water, replaced water 168F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents soiled in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on sides of grill and gas lines. Gaskets soiled on beer cooler at upstairs bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at upstairs bar
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over cook line
36-34-5
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendly Fisherman Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendly Fisherman Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendly Fisherman Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Friendly Fisherman Restaurant.
How does Friendly Fisherman Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?
Friendly Fisherman Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Madeira Beach average of 68.
Has Friendly Fisherman Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friendly Fisherman Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Friendly Fisherman Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Friendly Fisherman Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendly Fisherman Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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