The Boardwalk Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited The Boardwalk Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Madeira Beach restaurant scores 68. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cook line, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sifter handle in flour bin
10-01-5
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over lobster in freezer, operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of griddle
23-03-4
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at prep cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sifter handle in flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and food on shelf with dry goods
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
67
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over bread, raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding), on prep table, held less than 4hrs, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of dust on wall next to circuit breaker panel
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in marinara sauce, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken reach in freezer, operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly over beer taps
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Raw beef burgers defrosting in hand sink on cook line, item moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups left in seasoning containers
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf with dry storage goods across from reach in freezers **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on Bloody Mary mix, discussed other storage options with operator
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris on floor of cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezers soiled with food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over washed potatoes in reach in cooler
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Boardwalk Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Boardwalk Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Boardwalk Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Boardwalk Grill.
How does The Boardwalk Grill compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?
The Boardwalk Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Madeira Beach average of 68.
Has The Boardwalk Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Boardwalk Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Boardwalk Grill 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 The Boardwalk Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Boardwalk Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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