Smuggler's Island Pub
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Smuggler's Island Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Smuggler's Island Pub on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
64
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings under bag in box soda Approximately 40 rodent droppings on floor in corner of kitchen. 8 rodent droppings on floor by glass door beer cooler by bar. Operator swept up all droppings, and will sanitize areas . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 16 rodent droppings on floor in corner by dish machine 5 rodent droppings on floor under window in dish area 5 rodent droppings under dish machine 1 rodent dropping under three compartment sink 5 rodent droppings on floor behind shelf by walk in cooler 5 rodent droppings under box in bag shelf Manager started cleaning and sanitation areas **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to men\2019s restroom, soda dispenser removed, hand wash sink removed. Plans are from 2006 **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
50
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings under bag in box soda Approximately 40 rodent droppings on floor in corner of kitchen. 8 rodent droppings on floor by glass door beer cooler by bar. Operator swept up all droppings, and will sanitize areas . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-04-4
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to men’s restroom, soda dispenser removed, hand wash sink removed. Plans are from 2006 **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on white guard in ice machine, black debris on ice. Water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale . **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-20-5
41
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Coleslaw prepared on 4/25/25. See stop sale. Shredded cheese date marked 3/27/25. See stop sale
01B-17-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 9 live flies in storage area where to go boxes and soda boxes are stored. All are packaged. 5 flies at exit of restroom. 15 live flies in men's restroom. 5 live flies near ice well at bar. 3 live flies underneath outdoor bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw prepared on 4/25/25. See stop sale. Shredded cheese date marked 3/27/25. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings found on soda syrup package in storage room 1 rodent dropping in storage room on the floor. 9 rodent droppings at bar that's indoor outdoor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi Mahi in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package before thawed.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-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. Mahi Mahi in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package before thawed.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled through bar, storage area, kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door air curtain not turned on. Side window at the bar open and not protected. Both back doors open.
35B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate soiled of ice machine.
22-20-5
32
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bartender Alexes Mackey , has food handler training **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease on hood filters, wall on cook line has a build up debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage area, bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil cases stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
61
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any food manager employed at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep areas, storage areas and cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. No dcreening behind wall fan leading to exterior of the building no **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Through out storage area in rear **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles located on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A pan of raw chicken was sitting in a pan of raw shrimp thawing. Discussed with cook the importance in not stacking raw chicken over raw shrimp. Cook moved raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under sliced cheese on cook line. Discussed with staff the need to use only products approved for food contact **Warning**
14-86-1
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. Discussed with staff and provided the handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line White bucket containing cut fries heavily stained in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed with staff and provided employee agreement **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes, cooked mushrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled through out cook line, prep area, and storage areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through kitchen and storage areas **Warning**
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. ROP fish being thawed in packaging. Fish was still frozen. Cook removed fish from packaging to continue thawing processes **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board heavily soiled **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled on cook line prep areas, storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Gaps in plank floor in the indoor bar area. Under dish machine appears to be crumbling concrete. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the ground near back door and propping back door open. Discussed with cook the importance of keeping all foods stored at lease 6" off the floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Mixing bowls used for sauce stored on top of garbage can on cook line. Cook removed bowls **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All fixed equi **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lower reach in on make table on cook line interior heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish and chicken being thawed at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper thawing methods with cook **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling in rear area near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves heavy amount of rust **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
16
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths stored on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
21-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage, cook line and prep areas heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility pipes are unnecessarily exposed. Utility pipes exposed in establishment in storage areas. Heavy dust accumulation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smuggler's Island Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smuggler's Island Pub on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smuggler's Island Pub?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Smuggler's Island Pub.
How does Smuggler's Island Pub compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Smuggler's Island Pub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Smuggler's Island Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smuggler's Island Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smuggler's Island Pub 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 Smuggler's Island Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smuggler's Island Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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