Hooters Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Hooters Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up five times.
Among Madeira Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Hooters Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outside bar
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain line on soda guns at bar, manager began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to dish machine 2 live flies at indoor bar
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) cook line, staff placed ice bags on top **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at hand sink in prep area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on prep cooler in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
45
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. One employee with expired food handler certificate
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at outside bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of grouper on floor in walk in freezer, placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest coolers at bar
22-16-4
70
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over macaroni and cheese in drawer coolers on cook line, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Wild birds on outside bar, area cleaned and sanitized
35A-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap on wall, glue strip removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
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, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under condenser unit in beer cooler, plumber contacted for repairs **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
45
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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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, replaced and lines primed, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of beer coolers soiled at bar
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in glue trap on wall in kitchen, glue strips replaced **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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, operator set up triple sink, Triple Sink (DDBSA 700ppm, lactic acid 1875ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in reach in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw grouper across from fryers(52F - Cold Holding), ice bags placed on item **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooler at bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A/C vents in walk-in cooler soiled Bottom of beer coolers at bar soiled
23-03-4
50
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly over beer taps at outside bar
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens restroom 75F, ran for two minutes
27-16-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine temp gauge did not move during cycle
16-38-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at inside bar with glass ware has broken glass on bottom
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line, discussed proper storage with operator, double bucket added during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black mold like substance on interior ceiling of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding next to batter station on cook line
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of trash on floor under shelves in liquor storage. Accumulation of grease under fryers and flat top on cook line
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hooters Restaurant.
How does Hooters Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?
Hooters Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Madeira Beach average of 69.
Has Hooters Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hooters Restaurant 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 Hooters Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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