FERGS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
1320 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337051654
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 flies under sink at front server station near expo, approximately 15 flies at upstairs bar which is currently closed and unused, approximately 50 flies at front outside bar under the counter near drain lines, approximately3 flies in food storage closet off of prep kitchen, observed 3 flies in dish room not landing. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on the side of the oven, 3 live roaches an the wall behind the oven, and 1 live roach on the floor under the oven. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 droppings on water heater in food storage closet, 1 on food storage shelf, Establishment has begun clean up of droppings. **Warning** **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks on wall and pipes in food storage closet in prep kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in prep kitchen and main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottles behind main bar, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 14
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar, back storage area, **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above prep kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In closed storing single service items near beer walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in main and prep kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor under main bar, observed 2 dead roaches at front outside bar. Dead roaches were cleaned up and area was sanitized by employee. Observed approximately 40 dead flies in ice bins at upstairs bar which is closed and unused. Manager had employee clean up dead flies in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over wing prep. Drink was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on ricin main kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front server area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled in food storage closet off prep kitchen. Wall soiled under and near prep kitchen hand wash sink. Wall fan soiled in prep kitchen. Floor soiled behind freezers in wing prep area. Walls in main kitchen soiled and dish room soiled. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Prep kitchen and main kitchen and main bar. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Sauces in jugs stored at an outside bar. Manager moved food inside. **Warning**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface at large ice machines. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to ice machine soiled, reach in cooler gaskets, walk in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In closet under falling insulation. Single service items were cleaned out by employees and manager. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
5 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.