Teriyaki Madness
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Teriyaki Madness has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects inside mop sink. 2 live flying insect soda and ice tea dispenser self service area. 2 live flying insects near back hand sinks. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: 2 mop sink flying insects 1 flying insects near floor drain. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects inside mop sink. 2 live flying insect soda and ice tea dispenser self service area. 2 live flying insects near back hand sinks. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil in floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at pos system. 1 live flying insect at dish pit area landing on cleaned dishes. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: 1 live flying insect at dry storage rack area. * 1 live flying insect *Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employee day shift 3 employee night shift **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
78
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. During inspection dropped glove on floor picked it up and did not wash hands then touched to go napkins and for customer. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched bottom portion of chill stick that had raw chicken on it no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee before putting on new gloves after washing pan at prep sink then continued cooking. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plastic containers at cook line. raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) Using chill stick Reach in cooler across from cook line cut cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (63F - Cold Holding); tofu (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at pos system. 1 live flying insect at dish pit area landing on cleaned dishes. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. During inspection observed chef took ice stick out at raw chicken container rinse with water at prep sink then begin to put it inside reach in freezer. Instructed employee to put into three compartment sink, Educated employee **Warning**
22-45-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack for sauce **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employee day shift 3 employee night shift **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor front area. Employee moved **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken bin near cook line not covered in walk way area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauce on top of cart front of hand wash sink. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
19
Apr 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
33
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sanitizer at 0ppm quaternary. Employee emptied and refilled sanitizer. Re tested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken , had operator reheat to 165F. (126F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
58
Nov 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teriyaki Madness last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki Madness on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Teriyaki Madness compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Teriyaki Madness most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Teriyaki Madness' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Teriyaki Madness have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teriyaki Madness 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 Teriyaki Madness inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teriyaki Madness is inspected around three times per year on average.
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