BAR MASTIFF
4021 54 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33714 · 727-525-5910
Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
DEC 24
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in reach cooler located in rear storage/prep area. Raw chicken observed stored on top of beer in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris inside table top pizza oven located in front of ice machine.
Food stored on floor throughout rear of prep area and walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach in kegerator cooler at front bar.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used to hold ice.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White and yellow pest strip hanging at front bar behind dump sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in reach cooler located in rear storage/prep area. Raw chicken observed stored on top of beer in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris inside table top pizza oven located in front of ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front bar handwashing sink used to dump drink ice.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Three compartment sink on approved plans. Located in its place is a 2 compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee advised the food truck located in the front of the establishment uses the sink for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked proteins in reach in cooler not date marked.
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Three compartment sink on approved plans. Located in its place is a 2 compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee advised the food truck located in the front of the establishment uses the sink for warewashing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in rear storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at front bar under cooler next to door to storage/prep area.
Food stored on floor throughout rear of prep area and walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in storage area with accumulating dust.
Single serve folding trays in rear storage area not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Standing water in bottom of reach in kegerator cooler at front bar.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Zip loc bag of possibly pork in reach in freezer needs time tracking and identification
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near beer walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bag in box sodas on floor near beer walk in cooler
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.