Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BLIND SHARK TAVERN

11301 STARKEY RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33773

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3712850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751343
DBPR license6213158

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes on shelf over deli cooler, staff removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#5Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chili in walk in cooler prepared and frozen on 9/13, thawed on 9/27, proper date marks added **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris behind equipment at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line dripping into bucket under compressor in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.