DANI'S SPORT BAR & GRILL
368 E SR 44, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352-399-2973
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Establishment is open and operating, serving time/temperature control for safety food to the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023009387 | Dec 13, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 | $160 |
| 3--2017006957 | Jan 27, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2015043173 | Sep 8, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Establishment is open and operating, serving time/temperature control for safety food to the public.
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (46F-50F - Ambient cooling overnight). Chef stated the chicken wings were seasoned and marinated the previous day, then placed into the cooler to marinate overnight. The chicken wings are cooling in a very large covered plastic pan. Chef stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (50F - Ambient cooling overnight). Chef stated the chicken wings were seasoned and marinated the previous day, then placed into the cooler to marinate overnight. The chicken wings are cooling in a very large covered plastic pan. Chef stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. "Real kill" insect foggers and small bottle of motor oil stored on shelf above cans of food and condiments in back of kitchen. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Handwash sink near cookline completely blocked by refrigerator.
Ceiling tile missing. Four missing ceiling tiles in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles containing drinks stored directly on floor behind bar. Manager removed all drinks from the floor during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler in bar area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused dish machine, ice chest, coolers, and buffet table stored outside behind restaurant.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine in disrepair and no longer used in back kitchen area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar has not waste line and drips into ice bin
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above food storage bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
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. Establishment does not have any proof of food handler certificate for server
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not self close.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in mid storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster located behind establishment had both lids open.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine in disrepair and no longer used in back kitchen area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar has not waste line and drips into ice bin
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored in back storage area where ice machine located.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over potato salad in cook line area. Operator corrected shelves.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jan 4, 2024Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Dec 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in cook line area next to vertical reach in freezer
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.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in cook line area next to vertical reach in freezer
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.
Aug 14, 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.