BAY STREET SPORTS GRILL
119 E BAY ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.993.1350
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on wall by triple sink, killed by employee
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects next to dirty linen hamper next to chemical storage shelf, and one flying insect near cabinet next to restroom and one flying insect near prep table.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed commercially packaged coleslaw date marked 7-4 not consumed / sold within 7 days after opening. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinaded raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); in bottom of reach in cooler next to grill. Person in charge stated it has been in cooler overnight, See stop sale.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinaded raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); in bottom of reach in cooler next to grill. Person in charge stated it has been in cooler overnight, See stop sale. Also, sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed cheese stacked higher than chill line. Person in charge stated cheese was placed there today. Person in charge removed some of the cheese and placed in bottom of cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on threaded hose Bibb in storage closet behind bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially packaged ready to eat sausage in glass door reach-in cooler across from triple sink opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Person in charge date marked sausage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one soda holster in bar area soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Person in charge labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in restroom next to cabinet in disrepair/ has a hole in lower part of wall next to sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of glass door reach-in cooler across from triple sink and shelving in same cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped sleeves of single service lids and containers in storage room behind bar not stored 6 inches off floor.
Wall/ floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall near hand wash sink next to triple sink not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Also wall across from large ice machine not smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. Also, unsealed concrete floor in kitchen, prep area and ware washing area.
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed hamburgers then changed gloves and grabbed, bread to place on grill, explained to her and she washed hands, left bread longer and got to 155f
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by fan next to kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Scan opener with old build up
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above spices, employee moved it
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket torn
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, employee removed them
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan close to cook line, vents in walk in cooler with blackish build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in upright cooler by triple sink at bar, blackish build up
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler by triple sink at bar
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By trip,e sink in kitchen, had some work done and hasn't been painted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall dusty by storage shelf close to ice machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hose by faucet in triple sin buoy cook line is leaking,
Oct 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked wings cooling 41-48f from last night, stope sale, manager discarded them
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep pan with cooked wings, also covered in prep drawer reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 2 new bartenders, Dallis and Jewls
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. When cooling down wings,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance at bar, manager labeled it lemon cleaner
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by grease trap, employee cleaned it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above costumer drinks in upright cooler at bar, employee rearranged
Equipment in poor repair. A couple of fryer baskets torn, on fryer, also torn gasket in prep drawer unit
Hole in or other damage to wall. By hand sink in unisex restroom
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with food build up
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cracked interior lid in box freezer by cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both restrooms, emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink ledge soiled, by little triple sink, dusty fan by box freezer, cook line area, shelves in walk in cooler dusty
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler by triple sink, bar area, also shelves with blackish build up in other upright cooler at bar
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In upright cooler by triple sink at bar area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, manager doesn't know what's it is, will trash it
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Above trays for cooking, storage, operator moved Trae with medicines
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and cheese 48-50f in walk in cooler, cooling from lasting, stop sale, operator discarded them
Live, small flying insects found. One in kitchen and one by bar
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese, rice
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Emailed one for part cooked wings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered rice and cheese in walk in cooler on opposite side of fans blowing cold air,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Part cooked wings in drawer cooler, explained to operator
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above spices, operator discarded it
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Box freezer has a crack inside
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by mop sink and shelf in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red powder
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken then grabbed cut lettuce, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded lettuce
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Grabbed cut lettuce after raw chicken, discarded lettuce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauce, employee rearranged reach in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw hamburger, employee rearranged reach in cooler
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Gave one
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One bar tender her on his first day, read it and signed it
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. Cook here started on 9/12/24 per agreement date
Ceiling tile missing. One by microwave
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink by cook line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by box freezer, vents/fan in walk in cooler, shelves in walk in cooler
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce, bag doesn't state it's pre washed, it said to rinse before us, explained to him
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty by box freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47-53f cheese, hot dogs, raw chicken, in prep reach in cooler, overnight, 53f cheese, cut tomatoes, ranch made here, butter, buttermilk raw ground beef in walk in cooler, stop sale
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by mop sink
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on wall by triple sink, killed by employee
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall corner by red hose next to mop sink and under shelf by tap bear spouts at bar
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese, raw chicken, hot dogs, etc
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47-53f cheese, hot dogs, raw chicken, in prep reach in cooler, overnight, 53f cheese, cut tomatoes, ranch made here, butter, buttermilk raw ground beef in walk in cooler, stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Nacho cheese/leftover 120-150f, placed in warmer at 10:10 am and it's 12:12, employee reheated it rapidly in microwave, reached 168f
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating cheese,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance at bar, cleaner by employee
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In one unisex bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling by restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In one unisex restroom, manager placed one
Dead roaches on premises. One dead by hand sink next to triple sink, employee cleaned it
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open employee drink, kitchen, employee discarded it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table, employee moved it
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes in a few areas on wall in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In one unisex bathroom, emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink by little triple sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in handsink by little triple sink
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Non functional hand sink because the waste water plumbing is gone, by triple sink, cook line area
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Non functional hand sink because the waste water plumbing is gone, by triple sink, cook line area
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For two new employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green solution, at bar triple sink, cleaner per employee
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Employee washed containers then placed in sanitizer, explained to him
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep areas, employee moved them
Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink, kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, employee moved them
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved it
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice machine
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drawer unit, employee placed one
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink and box freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rim on hand sink by triples sink is blackish, also fan by cook line, side vent on ice machine
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Corner in prep cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink by triple sink and box freezer
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.