Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1160 N 94 AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337028411

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3089824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7610798
DBPR license6211098

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 16, 2021 4:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 17, 2021 1:55 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration 02/01/2021. Operator attempted to renew license but accidentally marked the disabled veteran discount button and it is now holding up the renewal. Operator called customer contact center but no one was available to amend renewal application **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut ham dated 08/01 in double door reach-in cooler of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut ham dated 08/01 in double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Discussed with operator that foods must be used within 7 dates after prepared or discarded **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on floor to the side and behind double door reach-in cooler of kitchen. 4 rodent droppings on floor to the side and behind fryers. 2 rodent droppings on floor next to counter with bus tub storage in kitchen near entrance to bar. 1 rodent dropping in storage room with packages of glassware **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining on cutting board of double door reach-in cooler. Sandwich press with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Employees trained through Safe Food Systems, some food handler certificates expired 03/20/2021. Operator provided two certificates that are current. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in bar area and next to ice machines **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in cook line area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor of walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to tall double door reach-in freezer. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above shelves for dry goods in kitchen. Hole in ceiling tile above tall double door reach-in freezer. Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handwash sink of men's room is cracked and missing a piece of it. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Attached equipment soiled. Pipes behind cooking equipment have grease accumulation **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.