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CORNER POCKET

12686 STARKEY RD, Largo FL 33773 · 727-330-7822

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 3 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6216599
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of air fryers heavily soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
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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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White glassware freezer at bar
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Basic/29-17-4
The state's own report →
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease inside air fryers
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar, per bartender ran out last night. Bartender filled a cup of hand soap from restroom and placed at bar sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate posted at register expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer behind bar
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink behind bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Reviewed with person in charge.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink. Reviewed with person in charge. Trash can relocated
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Reviewed with person in charge. Soap placed at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at bar. Reviewed with person in charge.
Basic/22-16-4

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.