VINNIE'S BAR
10637 117 DR · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33773
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacids over soda bag in the boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to handwash sink of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, or other pests. 82 dead flies on bug zapper hanging over dressings next to handwash sink. 5 live ants on wall next to handwash sink of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings under storage rack of kitchen. 1 rodent dropping near handwash sink next to walk-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping under three compartment sink. 2 rodent droppings on floor of bar area underneath reach-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping inside of drawer next to soda fountain near bar. 2 rodent droppings in the office. 4 rodent droppings in hallway to restrooms next to toy house claw machine. 47 rodent droppings along plywood of wooden island partition next to bar. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on white pipe under three compartment sink. Rub marks on wall next to hood fire suppression system. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-24-5Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Soda gun behind bar. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Food debris in vegetable dicer. Grease accumulation on grill of cook line, flat top, and panini press. Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On reach-in cooler of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Scrub pad and pour spout in handwash sink of kitchen. Operator removed scrub pad and pour spout. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to walk-in cooler blocked by ladder. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce and beef Frank not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee. Expiration 03-15-2020. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on storage rack not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 12
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On sides of fryer. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank next soda bag in the boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage room. 3 dead roaches on sticky trap behind ice machine. Operator discarded sticky trap. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink. 1 dead roach behind reach-in freezer of cook line. 5 dead roaches on sticky traps of bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to game area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on cook line. Tiles broken near rear exit of kitchen. Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to dump sink of kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles of employee bathroom. Ceiling tiles cracked in the office. Ceiling tile missing. In seating area next to stage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on floor of kitchen. Operator elevated. Bag in the box of soda in dry storage room. Plastic jugs of juice and tea on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator elevated.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dressings next to hand wash sink. Employee moved dressings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light bulbs in kitchen have no light shield. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of keg reach-in-coolers of bar. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.