FERGS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
1320 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337051654
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in prep area at 12:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath a. sliced ham (58F – Cold Holding); 47f b. mozzarella cheese (58F – Cold Holding); 43f c. cut lettuce (69F – Cold Holding); 52f d. sliced tomatoes (59F – Cold Holding) 44f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: a. Sliced ham 42f cold holding b. Cut lettuce 42f cold holding c. Sliced tomatoes 41f cold holding d. shredded mozzarella 46f cold holding Operator moved mozzarella to reach-in freezer. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area. Soda gun soiled with black substance in bar area located in rear of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
51-14-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar recently added in rear of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar recently added in rear of establishment. Called plan reviewer Robin Shuler and plans have been submitted for establishment. **Time Extended**
Basic 9
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
08B-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food being prepared outside. Pizza dispensing machine is located outside of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Food being prepared outside. Pizza dispensing machine is located outside of establishment. Operator states establishment is not using pizza dispenser at this time and is trying to sale pizza dispensing machine. Discussed with operator moving machine inside for protection. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units in prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan is soiled with debris buildup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Pizza vending machine located outside in front of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Operator states establishment is not using pizza dispenser at this time and is trying to sale pizza dispensing machine. Discussed with operator moving machine inside for protection. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill and refrigerator in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 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.