THE DOG BAR
2300 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager on entire staff list including operator. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels observed at handwashing sink closest to walk-in cooler. Employee was notified and placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot dog roller has been removed from enclosed kitchen area. Handwashing sink and ice machine have also been moved to opposite sides than otherwise stated in approved plans. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Entire establishment lacks proof of employee training. Employee training has been scheduled for next week by operator. **Warning**
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors to all bathrooms are non self closing. Owner has been made aware of the necessity for self closing tight fitting doors. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple unsecured tanks in "game room" area. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath ice machine near walk-in cooler. Standing water on floor in middle of "game room" area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Excess of cups and mold like debris underneath main bar area. **Warning**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. (2) Bags of trash on ground directly next to dumpster behind building. Operator placed bags in dumpster when notified. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink lines throughout bar have heavy accumulation of dirt, dust and hair. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on bottoms shelves of reach-in cooler in areas where beer kegs stand. **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean single service containers on bar table near back side of bar closest to three compartment sink. Employee was notified and moved sanitizer bucket to proper shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.