How many health inspections has FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR had?

FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR ever been shut down?

No, FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR

15031 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DOUGH BROS LLC · License: SEA6210055

FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR in Madeira Beach, FL has 28 inspections on record with 253 total violations (9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections

253Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 27, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 26, 2023 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

May 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 28, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR had?: FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR ever been shut down?: No, FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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