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DOG BAR

2300 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-317-4968

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats47
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217403
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023021914Mar 29, 2023May 11, 2023$400

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at bar. Employee removed strainer.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of bar soiled with black mold like debris.
Basic/22-20-5
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in front of ice bin. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in rear prep room soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
The state's own report →
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-080. CFM Accreditation.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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. Will email Approved Employee Food Worker Training Program
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Two unlabeled spray bottles containing purple toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.