The Reef
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
29
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at The Reef stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 18 violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited nine times.
The Reef's latest score of 29 falls below the Madeira Beach average of 68. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Staff on cook line observed changing gloves after handling raw foods without washing hands
12A-12-4
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. Cooked potatoes and eggs with no time mark on cook line used **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wall mounted potato slicer soiled Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled behind bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 employees present with no CFM
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to kitchen manager **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags over packaged food in dry storage, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged concrete floors on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Removed for cleaning **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulated on cook line equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
29
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Cooked potatoes on cook line not removed time mark **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
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
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Wild bird observed under tables inside dining room due to exterior openings at bar unprotected
35A-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stores on exterior of outdoor ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on gas lines next to stove
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice in steam table
10-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind stove **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler/freezer in kitchen
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior openings alongside bar not protected to keep wildlife from entering establishment
35B-05-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine on rear patio in customer accessible area not secured **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bin of cooked potatoes on cook line not removed
14-01-5
39
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over potatoes in walk in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Cooked potatoes on cook line Utter packets in kitchen
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dish machine, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bins of produce on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at servers station
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop on top of outdoor ice machine
10-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 78F water on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine in a customer accessible area not secured
08B-62-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in dry storage
14-06-4
37
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding), ice bags placed on items, Retemp: eggs 51F, all other items at or below 43F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sliding plastic doors on ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets and paddle stored outside **Repeat Violation**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 88F water on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bread toaster on cook line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Guard on meet slicer soiled Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease behind cook line Accumulation of dust over heaters on service counter **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
29-17-4
33
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over pickles in walk-in cooler, relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding), potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) on cook line, cooler lids closed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Roberto Pastrana CFM expired 8/25/23, other manager present with valid CFM
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line **Repeat Violation**
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. Mahi in walk-in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter next to clean plates in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked sliding plastic doors on ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer. Under equipment at bar
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Outside entrance to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fish and shrimp on floor of walk-in freezer, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice from leaking compressor over stored food in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop, bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses, moved to storage room **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line in 89F water **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of dust over heat laps at service counter **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to dry storage left open
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw fish thawing in walk-in cooler not covered, lids placed on food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature on prep table
06-01-5
22
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
19
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near stairs at rear of patio - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato fry cutter on wall with accumulation of food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda guns with black mold like substance at bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards on cook line stained. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entrance to bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler lids on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large amount of floor tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer on cook line, gaskets soiled on beer coolers at bar. Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, hood filters and gas lines. Accumulation of dost above heat lamps on service line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment and gas lines. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near stairs at rear of patio - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato fry cutter on wall with accumulation of food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda guns with black mold like substance at bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards on cook line stained. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Business has ice machine, walk-in cooler/freezer and food storage room outside on rear patio. No mop sink observed (previous plans showed next to cook line in kitchen). Layout of kitchen equipment different from plans on file. Bar has two drink ice wells with soda guns added, additional reach in coolers added. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entrance to bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler lids on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large amount of floor tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer on cook line, gaskets soiled on beer coolers at bar. Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, hood filters and gas lines. Accumulation of dost above heat lamps on service line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment and gas lines. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries/blueberries over coleslaw, unwashed lettuce over washed/cut lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Unwashed strawberries over coleslaw in walk-in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Unwashed strawberries over potato salad in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
50
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water on cook line 98F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Utensils in standing water on cook line 102F **Time Extended**
10-05-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange juice at bar 54F, held less than 4 hrs, moved to walk-in cooler. Butter packets on service line 70F. Held less than 4 hrs, operator moved to reach in cooler. Reach in cooler across from oven-cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding), operator ice bags to items. Retemp cooked ham43F, cooked sausage 42F, sliced American cheese 42F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Butter packets 42F, ham 43F, American cheese 52F. Employee placed ice bag on cheese **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near stairs at rear of patio - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato fry cutter on wall with accumulation of food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda guns with black mold like substance at bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Business has ice machine, walk-in cooler/freezer and food storage room outside on rear patio. No mop sink observed (previous plans showed next to cook line in kitchen). Layout of kitchen equipment different from plans on file. Bar has two drink ice wells with soda guns added, additional reach in coolers added. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entrance to bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler lids on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris on floor of walk-in cooler. Accumulation of trash around cove molding at bar. Accumulation of grease and food debris on floor under cook line. Ceiling soiled above cook line. Black mold like substance on rear wall in dry storage room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large amount of floor tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris and grease in oven on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer on cook line, gaskets soiled on beer coolers at bar. Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, hood filters and gas lines. Accumulation of dost above heat lamps on service line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double glass reach in cooler in kitchen and walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line across from oven - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries/blueberries over coleslaw, unwashed lettuce over washed/cut lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Unwashed strawberries over coleslaw in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
27
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly over potato cutter in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, temp at 10am: cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (52F - Cold Holding). All items put in cooler at 7am **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on floor of dry storage closet containing food stored in plastic, fresh produce and canned food. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of food buildup on wall mounted potato slicer **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar, employee secured during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
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 jacket on shelf above food prep counter in kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris and trash under triple sink at bar. Accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment in kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing and cracked floors tiles on cook line **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of raw potatoes and containers of margarine on floor in dry storage, items moved to shelves during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Dry storage room at rear of restaurant encased on one side with chicken wire and door opens to exterior patio deck. Door observed left open during inspection. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food residue. Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind cooking equipment in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of food residue on shelves of glass reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In glass reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters above coffee machine not covered **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine adjacent to customer seating on rear patio with no barrier or lock **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Condensation pipe behind ice machine draining onto floor, operator repaired pipe during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Reef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Reef on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Reef?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Reef.
How does The Reef compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?
The Reef most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Madeira Beach average of 68.
Has The Reef's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Reef have averaged around 15 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Reef means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Reef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Reef is inspected around three times per year on average.
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