A.J.'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
7210 ULMERTON RD STE. A, Largo FL 33771 · 727 539 6760
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live ant near rear exit door of kitchen. Operator eradicated ant, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017009329 | Jan 20, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine accumulated with brown substance on white plastic plate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of oranges stored on floor in walk in beer cooler. Operator moved off floor.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored directly on top of soiled pizza oven.
Aug 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24 expired. Spoke with owner provided her the customer contact 850-487-1395 information.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Found during inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Found during inspection
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Soda nozzle tube missing. Employee cleaned bottom of tubing area of soda dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of beef stored in walk in cooler floor. Employee moved.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. During inspection observed cigarettes box on single surface plate. Employee threw away.
Stored food not covered. Storage of raw chicken wings stored in reach in fridge not covered. Employee covered.
Under fryers soiled floors.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24
Opened Bottle for customers beverage container in ice bin at bar. Manager cleaned out ice. Put new ice during inspection.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet near three-compartment sink is missing vacuum breaker.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door in kitchen.
Light not functioning. Lights above ice machine, above pizza oven and on cook line in kitchen not functioning.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in warewashing area and above pizza oven in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on side of oven and fat-fryer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand-alone refrigerator located in kitchen shelves with rust.
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine is not operating. Operator has three-compartment sink setup. Tested chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet near three-compartment sink is missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in warewashing area soiled with black/brown substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door in kitchen.
Light not functioning. Lights above ice machine, above pizza oven and on cook line in kitchen not functioning.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in warewashing area and above pizza oven in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on side of oven and fat-fryer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand-alone refrigerator located in kitchen shelves with rust.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine is not operating. Operator has three-compartment sink setup. Tested chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid roach spray stored on rack above three-compartment sink is labeled for household use only.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live ant near rear exit door of kitchen. Operator eradicated ant, cleaned and sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon stored over ready-to-eat tortilla chips in stand-alone refrigerator in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 Rodent dropping in cabinet underneath wait station area. Operator discarded rodent dropping, cleaned and sanitized area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet near three-compartment sink is missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer underneath pizza oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar used to dump ice and lemon wedges inside bowl. Operator removed lemons and melted ice. Discussed the purpose of the hand wash sink.
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. PIC unable to provide proof of employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in warewashing area soiled with black/brown substance.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on side against wall between prep table and stand-alone refrigerator in kitchen. 1 dead roach underneath pizza oven. Operator discarded roaches, cleaned and sanitized area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on counter in wait station area used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.
Light not functioning. Lights above ice machine, above pizza oven and on cook line in kitchen not functioning.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in warewashing area and above pizza oven in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on side of oven and fat-fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand-alone refrigerator interior in kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand-alone refrigerator located in kitchen shelves with rust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.