Sportsters Bar & Grill, 10637 117 Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SPORTSTERS BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10637 117 Dr, Largo, FL 33773
License #: 6214485
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap around the edges of the door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach behind chest freezer near walk in cooler in kitchen. One live roach found in bus tub under prep table in kitchen. Two live roaches near hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
6/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 8 dead lizards in traps throughout building. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust is built up on the fire suppression pipes above the fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Eight dead roaches in trap by the door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap around the edges of the door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of liquor in liquor room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee cup in refrigerator with produce. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Couch and carpets and other trash and debris are around the dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In the sanitizer bucket at the bar over 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In the bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach behind chest freezer near walk in cooler in kitchen. One live roach found in bus tub under prep table in kitchen. Two live roaches near hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has a meat thermometer, but not one that reaches 120° F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. In bar area. **Warning**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Dry storeroom
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. baked potato Left in oven overnight ( oven off). Item discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potato left in oven overnight, 83°, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Baked potato left in oven overnight , discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Employee restroom, back of house
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above water heater, utility room
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Cleaning scheduled for first week in May
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dish machine
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled. Old food debris on floor under racks
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom of kenmore freezer
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured 0 ppm multiple attempts Corrected On Site. recheck 50 ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. above walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cook line - no potentially hazardous foods inside unit - Corrected On Site. repaired during inspection ; thermostat replaced
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of fryer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. paper plates on floor behind whirlpool cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom of arctic air freezer Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of napkins Corrected On Site.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bottle caps; broken glass - under bar area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. plastic storage bin containing breading - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. countertop warmer well; meat slicer - to be cleaned within 4 hrs
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. collander in handwash sink - bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair some corrosion - bottom of Arctic Air reach in freezer
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above lettuce - whirlpool cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters above gas range
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. baar area
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths measured at 200ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at wiping cloths
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. fan cover missing - employee bathroom
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic souffle cup inside container of blue cheese crumble Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic souffle cup inside container of bulk spice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed one moderately dented can - pizza sauce
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes - dry storeroom
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms Chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions behind cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quatenary ammonia @ bar area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands evidenced by colander in hand sink at bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.container of chili and bag of chicken wings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found in kitchen on (1)plastic spoon on shelf in dry storage area, (13) under dry storage shelf and approximately (20) on floor under dishmachine, (10) between reachin freezer and reachin cooler and approximately (20) on floor behind cookne.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored on floor behind cookline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. mini hamburger
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. dry storage container
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on between deep fat fryers
  • Critical. Observed ladies restroom door in disrepair.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin cooler floor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping buckets at greater than 200ppms Cl2 Corrected On Site.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. person doing food prep
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm note sanitizer is going into the machine but less than 50 ppm
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hole in wall. near kitchen back door
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near kitchen back door Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham and cheese in deli style cooler 47/50 degrees note operator moved to working cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. in reach in cooler
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoops stored in soiled container
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. old food build up on insides
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on door handles of deli style cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go packaging on cooks line needs to be inverted
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum pans
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. broken on employee hand sink in mens bathroom
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. all parts falling down
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed hole in wall. in mens bathroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above cooks line
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on ice machine which is soiled
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. tin foil used as shelf covering
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors and top of machine
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in employee restroom
  • Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in prep area
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. in kitchen area to equipment
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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