Madfish Grill
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Madfish Grill stretching back to 2022. Madfish Grill was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Madfish Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Service was provided during inspection and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed cups in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap emptying men's room. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small ice cream chest freezer.
14-69-4
67
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed chlorine in 2 buckets above 200ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line towards dish machine cold holding fish 60F, cod57F, cut lettuce 61F, shredded cheese 58F , ambient reach in cooler 55F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance.
23-03-4
90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operation using vacuum seal for raw beef. Emailed operator information and HACCP template. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Operator emailed HACCP plan during inspection to DHR special process. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operation using vacuum seal for raw beef. Emailed operator information and HACCP template. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1
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. Observed fish in Walkin Cooler defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging. Chef corrected by cutting bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Cook corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed fish, chicken, and onion rings in Walkin Freezer stored uncovered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
78
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shrimp and fish stored in Walkin Freezer in containers frozen not covered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400ppm, employee corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed no written procedures for for chicken wings. Emailed manager written plan.
03C-90-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed Walkin Cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line Reachin Cooler closest to Walkin Cooler .
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door . Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of dinner rolls on floor in back preparation area. Chef corrected by removing.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile by Reachin Freezer on cooks line .
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp defrosting without water in sink. Chef turned on water to continue to defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and fish in Walkin Freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madfish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madfish Grill on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madfish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Madfish Grill.
How does Madfish Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Madfish Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Madfish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madfish Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Madfish Grill 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 Madfish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Madfish Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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