Mad Beach Poke

13999 Gulf Blvd Unit C1, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Mad Beach Poke has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.

Among Madeira Beach restaurants, the typical score is 68; Mad Beach Poke is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 grouper not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw

01B-13-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sugar bin

14-01-5

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 grouper not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw

06-09-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 67F

10-07-4

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at front counter

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator

03F-10-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer bucket empty, operator set of chlorine sanitizer in utility sink 50ppm**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

16-55-4

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 rice bin

10-01-5

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over Krab Rangoon in reach in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sugar bins **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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 rice bin

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle n cut lettuce at front counter

10-06-5

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding) front counter reach in cooler, moved to rear coolers **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Time mark on sushi rice states 12-4:30 and 4:30-9. Discussed with employee about max 4 hour limit. Current batch held less than 4 hrs

03F-01-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with additional form via e-mail

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink in restroom

31B-06-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. male employee with no hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in rice bin

14-01-5

Apr 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Beach Poke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Beach Poke on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad Beach Poke?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mad Beach Poke.

How does Mad Beach Poke compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?

Mad Beach Poke most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Madeira Beach average of 68.

Has Mad Beach Poke's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mad Beach Poke have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mad Beach Poke means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mad Beach Poke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Beach Poke is inspected around two times per year on average.

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