LARGO, Pinellas County

THE BLIND SHARK TAVERN

11301 STARKEY RD, LARGO, FL 33773

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 30, 2024
City
LARGO
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22843202

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen

22-16-4

Detail 22843201

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22313002

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black substance on interior bin.

50-09-4

Detail 22313003

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02/01/2021.

22-08-4

Detail 22313001

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago soiled.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22080851

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand-alone refrigerator temp at 2:15pm raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty (45F - Cold Holding); Operator moved items to freezer. Calibrated operator and my thermometer 32f. Re temp at 2:45pm Raw chicken 42f, Raw beef patty 41f Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22080848

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood cutting board on reach-in cooler.

31B-03-4

Detail 22080849

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In Women's restroom. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22080850

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on top of reach-in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 22080845

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand-alone reach-in freezer located in rear of kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22080846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled with debris mold-like substance.

33-16-4

Detail 22080847

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 22080844

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top,of bar counter.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 21795074

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior.

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 21171399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Time Extended

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21157300

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings over unwashed onions in white reach-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21157302

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Double door reach-in cooler of kitchen: American cheese 50 degrees F, peppper jack 50 degrees F, cut tomatoes 52 degrees F, sour cream 49 degrees F, raw beef patty 51 degrees F. Per operator no temperatures taken today or last night. Stop sale issued for foods. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21157304

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach-in cooler of kitchen: American cheese 50 degrees F, peppper jack 50 degrees F, cut tomatoes 52 degrees F, sour cream 49 degrees F, raw beef patty 51 degrees F, cooked beans 45 degrees F. Per operator no temperatures taken today or last night. Stop sale issued for all foods except cooked beans that were previously frozen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21157303

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket has old food debris Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21157299

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in double door reach-in cooler of kitchen. Stop sale issued due to temperature violation Chili in white reach-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21157301

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20907763

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes in tall white reach-in cooler Raw shell eggs over container of peppers in tall white reach-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage

53B-13-5

Detail 20907759

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bartender present unable to produce food handler certificate

02C-02-5

Detail 20907761

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in tall white reach-in cooler made 6 days ago Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20907762

Basic - Accumulation of pink/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 20907757

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lining of keg reach-in cooler door Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20907764

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sunglasses on prep table. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20907760

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer of bar area

22-08-4

Detail 20907758

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven of kitchen, Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20907756

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water on line Repeat Violation