LUKES SPORTS SHACK BAR AND GRILL
999 MISSOURI AVE N · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
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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 8
35A-05-4High Priority – 1 live Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining area near entertainment section. **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – 4 Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed excrement on coffee filters stored near soda machine **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings against wall near dry storage shelf. 15 rodent droppings against wall near expo area. 4 rodent droppings on side of cooler in bar area. 21 rodent droppings in dining room entertainment section. **Warning**
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present in dining room near musical entertainment area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Operator stated items were cut and stored more than 24 hours ago. sliced tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding) Operator discarded items below sour cream (58F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (58F – Cold Holding); raw chicken drumsticks (59F – Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (52F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated Sliced tomatoes held more 24 hours at 60f. ** sour cream (58F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (58F – Cold Holding); raw chicken drumsticks (59F – Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (52F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food and debris **Warning**
31A-12-4Intermediate – Hand wash sink for employees in bar area out of order. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located near walk in cooler has boxes and towels stored in sink. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated his CFM is expired. **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**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Thawed fish and Chicken breast removed from original container not in walk in cooler.time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single serve bowl used as a scoop for potato salad **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on expo area shelf 1 dead roach near mixer 3 dead roaches on side of pizza oven. 1 dead roach in dining area. 2 dead roaches in dining area **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 3 five gallon buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. 6 #10 cans of marinara sauce stored on floor near walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen Observed ham being thawed out on a sheet pan. Educated employee on proper thawing methods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas on grill in standing water at 88f **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:42 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.