DKS SPORTS GRILL
734 S PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above prep table. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water is coming up through the drains in the kitchen and the bar area. Ran hand wash sinks in both areas and observed waste water coming up through both drains.
01B-17-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half cartons opened with no date mark. Operator unable to determine when they were opened.
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half cartons opened with no date mark. The bartender was able to determine when one half and half was opened. Operator added date mark. Operator unable to determine when the others were opened. See stop sale.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler in the bar.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 employees that all handle food. Employee Aidan has worked at establishment for longer than 2 months. Sarah has worked at establishment for a year. 5 employees that all handle food. Employee Aidan has worked at establishment for longer than 2 months. Sarah has worked at establishment for a year. Eric has training conducted through National Restaurant Association Education Foundation which is not on the state approved list.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked soap at hand wash sink next to soda station. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink in the bar area unable to dispense soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.