Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BAR 23FIFTY

2350 CURLEW RD · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34683

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3564749
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10702758
DBPR license6208551

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 9, 2025 3:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 9, 2025 5:27 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 4 flies near soiled towels **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw bacon above cooked chicken. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on storage rack. 6 rodent droppings near ice machine and under rack in the kitchen. 11 rodent droppings behind the bar 1 dropping behind the boar and buffalo bar **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager certification is for Michelle, which expired 11/8/2024. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Vent hanging off of ceiling **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on sticky trap 1 dead roach behind the bar **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and behind bars. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door in the kitchen and front door both have visible gaps to the outside. Discussed and showed owner. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.