DAVENPORT'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1260 POSNER BLVD, Davenport FL 33837 · 863 420-8000
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
DEC 23
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APR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in game room bathroom
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025085983 | Sep 3, 2025 | Apr 8, 2026 | $160 |
| 3--2022027520 | May 24, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2017006968 | Jan 28, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | $800 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is bulging in dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In cracked floor tiles in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles in dish area, causing standing water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On rear shelf and on floor in freezer.
Mar 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in bar area by ice well on left side of bar, and by 3 comp sink. Observed 10 flying insects in server drink station. 1 flying insect by right hand side grill in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dish area by three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzle at bar soiled with old juice debris. Dish machine has severe build up of mold like substance on doors of dish washer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is bulging in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pasta cooler tearing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In cracked floor tiles in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles in dish area, causing standing water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On rear shelf and on floor in freezer.
Mar 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in bar area by ice well on left side of bar, and by 3 comp sink. Observed 10 flying insects in server drink station. 1 flying insect by right hand side grill in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dish area by three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzle at bar soiled with old juice debris. Dish machine has severe build up of mold like substance on doors of dish washer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is bulging in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pasta cooler tearing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In cracked floor tiles in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles in dish area, causing standing water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On rear shelf and on floor in freezer.
Mar 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in bar area by ice well on left side of bar, and by 3 comp sink. Observed 10 flying insects in server drink station. 1 flying insect by right hand side grill in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dish area by three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzle at bar soiled with old juice debris. Dish machine has severe build up of mold like substance on doors of dish washer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build up of mold like substance on catch plate.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is bulging in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pasta cooler tearing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In cracked floor tiles in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles in dish area, causing standing water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On rear shelf and on floor in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in front small cooler has build up of mild like substance.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in bar area by ice well on left side of bar, and by 3 comp sink. Observed 10 flying insects in server drink station. 1 flying insect by right hand side grill in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dish area by three compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili 106F, black beans 107F, mashed potatoes 103F, queso 105F, all items being held in same steam well, placed there this morning, not holding temperature. Tempted water in steam well at 118F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili 106F, black beans 107F, mashed potatoes 103F, queso 105F. All items placed in steam well this morning, not holding temp issued stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzle at bar soiled with old juice debris. Dish machine has severe build up of mold like substance on doors of dish washer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build up of mold like substance on catch plate.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is bulging in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pasta cooler tearing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In cracked floor tiles in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles in dish area, causing standing water.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in back storage room. Box of frozen fries stored on floor in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On rear shelf and on floor in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in front small cooler has build up of mild like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to kitchen three compartment sink.
Nov 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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. Person in charge unable to find food handler certificates.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of chef mate nacho cheese sauce 1 can Full Red pizza sauce sharply dented on sides and seams
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.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 1 server, 1 bartender and 2 cooks working and no certified food manager On site
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. Person in charge unable to find food handler certificates.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on prep walk in cooler racks
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked on cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked on cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris on reach in cooler on cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink close to server station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar next to soda boxes in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed Knives from in between reach in cooler on cook line. Employee washed rinse and sanitized knives.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on shelf in ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In ware washing area. Operator turned them down and ran them through dishwasher again.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Currently on warning from 6/22/23.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reachin cooler.
Floor tiles, ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in near mop sink broken. Cove molding broken in dish area and cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing in dishroom leaking on floor.
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of nacho cheese dented
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in game room bathroom
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under food shelving. 1 rodent dropping top of dishwasher 3 rodent dropping on broom holder 2 rodent dropping under handwashing in bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Can opener Slicer
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. Currently on warning from 6/22/23.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By office, cookline and service line. Manager had employee refill soap.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of cheese sauce.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead cockroaches under stock shelving in back room 1 Dead roach behind game machine
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reachin cooler.
Floor tiles, ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in near mop sink broken. Cove molding broken in dish area and cooks line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked lids in walk-in cooler and clean dish rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin in cooler gaskets
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitized solution on cookline had several hairs in bucket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad bar reachin cooler
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in coolers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing in dishroom leaking on floor.
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.