BLIND SHARK TAVERN
11301 STARKEY RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33773
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **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. No proof of training for staff **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Blank forms emailed tooperator **Warning**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.