BLIND SHARK TAVERN
11301 STARKEY RD, Largo FL 33773
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking equipment in kitchen hand sink, removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment under bar
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor outside walk in cooler
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holster not draining behind bar
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over beer in storage closet
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers Debris behind equipment at bar
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Nacho cheese sauce in dry storage area dented at seam. Discussed with manager and the item was separated from the rest of dry storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot observed inside handwash sink upon arrival for inspection. Manager relocated to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen next to walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks under prep table along rear wall in kitchen unsecured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Scraper stored between fryer and stovetop. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles observed on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager corrected and relocated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with visible old food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with first and debris in reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in keg cooler behind front bar.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board along the entire reach in prep cooler inside kitchen.
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
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. No proof of training for staff
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. Blank forms emailed tooperator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black substance on interior bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02/01/2021.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago soiled.
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.