FERGS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
1320 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · (727)822-4562
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dish area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021035420 | Jul 20, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2016039844 | Aug 11, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $500 |
| 3--2015031220 | Jun 3, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 | $300 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) dented can labeled "marinara" sauce
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Discussed with management to renew. Operator paid for and renewed license during inspection.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in rear quick service food area missing piping and water. Employees are able to wash hands in other hand wash sink a short distance away.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment hold chicken wings on time in the kitchen. Is accurately following 4 hour parameters however missing written plan. Manager on duty completed and filled out written plan with inspector.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Inspector discussed measures to resurface cutting boards for extended use.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood system on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of reach-in cooler shelves at front bar rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in coolers at front patio bar keg coolers
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6lb cans of salsa are dented at seams.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line soiled with buildup between cracks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl on top of hand wash sink bowl on cooks line. Employee moved item.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Employee provided soap.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Red Bull beverage stored in reach-in freezer with foods being served to the public not identified and segregated. Employee removed beverage.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage room. Employee removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards spiked with black substance in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 mahi mahi commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:11pm. Employee placed in freezer. Rechecked temp a. blue cheese crumbles (49 - Cold Holding) 43f
Handwash sink in wait station area used to dump ice. Operator melted ice. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle near mop sink containing glass cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle glass cleaner.
10 mahi mahi commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on shelf with pans in warewashing area. Employee removed bag. Discussed with operator cleaning and sanitizing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin in wait station area. Employee removed scoop.
Pizza vending machine located outside or is without supervision. No foods stored inside vending machine.
Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area. Soda gun soiled with black substance in bar area located in rear of establishment.
Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in prep area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan is soiled with debris buildup.
Pizza vending machine located outside in front of establishment.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill and refrigerator in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment.
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in prep area at 12:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath a. sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); 47f b. mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding); 52f d. sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) 44f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area. Soda gun soiled with black substance in bar area located in rear of establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar recently added in rear of establishment.
Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food being prepared outside. Pizza dispensing machine is located outside of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in prep area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan is soiled with debris buildup.
Pizza vending machine located outside in front of establishment.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill and refrigerator in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment.
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection. Verified on DBPR license portal. 02-01-2025.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken then touch clean equipment without removing gloves, washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in prep area at 12:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath a. sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); 47f b. mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding); 52f d. sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) 44f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area. Soda gun soiled with black substance in bar area located in rear of establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed container.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar recently added in rear of establishment.
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on shelf in prep area.
20 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food being prepared outside. Pizza dispensing machine is located outside of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in prep area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan is soiled with debris buildup.
Pizza vending machine located outside in front of establishment.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill and refrigerator in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in kitchen at 2:14pm. Employee placed item in ice bath. Re temp at 2:50pm a. coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) 43f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area have multiple items stored in bowl. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Spray bottle located at bar containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve cup without handle stored in container of rice in dry-storage room. Operator removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line and pizza prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in deli prep area,
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on pallet.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler on cooks across from flat-top grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in prep area not connected.
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dish area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Meat shelf in produce walk in cooler
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dish area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken wings in meat walk in cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in dry storage closet near double oven prep area of kitchen. 14 rodent droppings on top of instant hot water heat in same closet in same area of kitchen. 5 rodent droppings in liquor closet in dining room. All droppings have been disposed of and the areas have been sanitized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 lbs coleslaw from previous day 46f in cold station of main kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 lbs coleslaw from previous day 46f in cold station of main kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by double ovens blocked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dishwasher purse stored with clean dishes
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed fish cutting in dining room on customer tables.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In corner of prep room with double ovens of kitchen. Server station of main inside bar. Corner of of "bud light" walk in.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Main inside bar east end floor drain.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Case of chicken stored in mop sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cases of burgers on speed rack in kitchen thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Meat shelf in produce walk in cooler
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.