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SONIC SPORTS BAR AND LOUNGE

400 49 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367439
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386699
DBPR license6213920

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained

#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco beef prepared on 11/14, date added **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over cook line

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. On floor near dish machine, staff cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease around fryers

#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking at spray nozzle next to dish machine

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler on cook line

#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.