GOLDEN BEAR RESTAURANT
12540 STARKEY RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33773
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked shell eggs, then continued to handle equipment without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with staff
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed wiping plates dry immediately after removing from dish machine, discussed proper sanitizing with operator
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath on cook line – pancake batter (61F – Cold Holding); French toast batter (55F – Cold Holding), staff added ice. Discussed adding to time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents over cook line
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over bread on dry storage shelves
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line with no hair restraint
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metals shelves in rear prep room soiled Hood filters soiled
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, order corrected
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.