Sports Bar & Grill, 1160 N 94 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1160 N 94 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33702-8411
License #: 6211098
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Sports Bar & Grill, 1160 N 94 Ave, St Petersburg, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. To back door **Warning**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink soiled at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Pipes to hood system in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to handwash sink in kitchen and under bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. To back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Pipe running from three compartment sink to wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Upon callback 5/21/14 violation time extended 6/20/14per William Pippin
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on three compartment sink **Warning**
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink soiled at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Pipes to hood system in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to handwash sink in kitchen and under bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. To back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ice bucket on floor at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Pipe running from three compartment sink to wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silver aluminum pan top shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on three compartment sink **Warning**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men''s bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dusty and with mold like substance walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Hole Above three compartment sink, water damage in men''s room **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In front of walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Take-home food container refilled with potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. In reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Bar area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Reach in freezer chicken **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Women''s bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In women''s bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. And slicer **Warning**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dusty and with mold like substance walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Hole Above three compartment sink, water damage in men's room **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not non porous, easy to clean in bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In front of walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Take-home food container refilled with potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. In reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Throughout kitchen (flour, oil) **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5 mice observed on glue traps in dumpster, operator states were removed by cleaning guy this morning. 1 dead under prep table in kitchen on glue trap. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY 7 November 2013 **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Reach in freezer chicken **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 fresh rodent droppings on dry storage shelf by ice machine. 50 under prep table in kitchen. This must be corrected by 7 November 2013 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent chew marks present along walls in kitchen under prep table along baseboards **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Women's bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink in bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In women's bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. And slicer **Warning**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(used to scoop ice)
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.(lining food containers in reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(near sinks in kitchen)
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. (Kitchen)
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.(expired 2-1-13)
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(kitchen)
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by cutting board)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(cutting fruit) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken wings on top of beer in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(deli style reach in cooler)
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(less than 200 ppm at 3 compartment sink in bar area) Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by plastic storage container) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(lemons in walk in cooler )
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(under hand wash sink)
3/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in cooler )
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed hole in wall.(in restroom areas)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(at handwash sink in kitchen area )
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(bottle contains cleaner per person in charge)
8/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall under mop sink.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair near mens restroom.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 02/01/11
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture of hand sink in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hot water faucet handle missing.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 06/13/11.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. men restroom
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed hole in wall under mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. dtraws at bar area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair near mens restroom.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin on deflector shiield & side walls.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler door
  • Observed residue build-up on piping under mop/hand sink near walkin cooler.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. hot water on both the three compartment sink & hand sink in kitchen area.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. hand sink in kitchen area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200ppms
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle @ bar area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Srored in mop bucket.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. missing faucet handle at hand sink & hot water not available /shutoff in restrooms.
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered raw chicken wings in walk in cooler between use.
  • Critical. No quaternary ammonium test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Kitchen handwash sink faucet/handle missing.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in walls behind game machines.
  • Observed men's restroom ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate next to game machine. For reporting purposes only.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Hot water handle missing at kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in men's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in walls throughout bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt in men's restroom.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on ice machine exterior vents.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in men's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed hole in women's restroom wall.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/09.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/09.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about SPORTS BAR & GRILL? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
SPORTS BAR & GRILL respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend SPORTS BAR & GRILL to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of SPORTS BAR & GRILL (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
SUBWAY #6727St Petersburg, FL
**
MAIR WEST INDIAN RESTSt Petersburg, FL
THE KIZMET OLD SCHOOL CAFESt Petersburg, FL
*****
T&T SEAFOODSt Petersburg, FL
WOK DELISt Petersburg, FL
*
ORANGE BLOSSOM CATERINGSt Petersburg, FL
*****
BURGER KING #1963St Petersburg, FL
**
BABALU RESTAURANT & BARSt Petersburg, FL
*
209 LOWER CLUB CARVERYSt Petersburg, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

GATEWAY PIZZA & PASTA COMPANY
DIAMOND CAFE
WOK N ROLL
SNACK SHAK OF TAMPA BAY
COMFORT INN & SUITES
SANGWICH BLOCK (THE)
MILE MARKER 410
DURTY BURGERS

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: