FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR

Name: FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR
Address: 15031 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH, FL, 33708, US
Rating: 32.6

15031 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH, FL 33708

License #6210055

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

32.6 Grade F / 100

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December 11, 2025 · 18 findings · 3 critical

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FRABOTTA'S BEACH KITCHEN & SALTWATER HIPPIE BEACH BAR in MADEIRA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 11, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 125 total violations — 11 critical, 23 major, 91 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 11, 2025 shows 18 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks unsecured outside next to cooler
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored outside on soiled concrete wall next to outdoor ice machine
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. UV insect control device over beverage cooler behind frabottas bar
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in dining room not secured
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription pill bottle over pizza prep cooler in kitchen, removed
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cocktail garnishes at saltwater bar not protected from customer reach
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler, eggs relocated
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holsters at saltwater bar soiled
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to kitchen
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer containing unpackaged food in dining room not secured
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door ice machine located in a customer accessible area not secured
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of orange juice in drink ice well behind bar at saltwater hippie, staff instructed to burn ice and replace
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of orange juice in drink ice well behind bar at saltwater hippie, staff instructed to burn ice and replace
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - fresh garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding), discussed adding to time as a public health control
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in hand sink on cook line, removed
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish room, restocked
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish room, restocked
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to walk-in cooler
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Top drawers of chest coolers at saltwater bar
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop mounted to unsealed exterior wood wall next to outdoor ice machine
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets spiled. Hood filters soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door held open
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer with unpackaged food and beverage items in dining room not secured
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine accessible to customers not secured
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-16-4] Walk-in ooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[35A-02-6] 2 live flies near trash can behind Frabottas bar
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil holder on top of hand sink n dish room, removed. Hand sink at saltwater bar in corner next to triple sink and blocked by wood shelving
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates expired in 2023

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to walk-in cooler
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Top drawers of chest coolers at saltwater bar
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at saltwater bar
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop mounted to unsealed exterior wood wall next to outdoor ice machine
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets spiled. Hood filters soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door held open
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor outside next to walk-in cooler
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and freezer with unpackaged food and beverage items in dining room not secured
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine accessible to customers not secured
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-16-4] Walk-in ooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 live flies near trash can at end of indoor bar
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil holder on top of hand sink n dish room, removed. Hand sink at saltwater bar in corner next to triple sink and blocked by wood shelving
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff observed dumping water into hand sink at front bar
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates expired in 2023

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom at saltwater hippie
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near triple sink
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beer cooler shelves at outside bar
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to steam table
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler lids at saltwater hippie bar
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza peels stored on soiled cardboard on floor in front of pizza oven
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in cut romaine, removed
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at saltwater hippie bar
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Grouper thawing at room temperature, moved to cooler
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over Parmesan cheese and washed romaine, order corrected
[22-16-4] Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At saltwater hippie bar
[03F-02-5] 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. Pizza slices in kitchen, held less than 4 hrs, time added
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Individually packaged cake slices not dated in glass cooler
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at saltwater hippie bar in corner next to triple sink not accessible due to wood shelving and beer cooler
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No valid CFM provided during inspection, here employees present during
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan emailed to operator during inspection