GOOSES SPORTS BAR
11988 INDIAN ROCKS RD, Largo FL 33774 · (727)595-8763
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line wiped hands on pants then proceeded to handle plastic serving baskets without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with staff
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging next to register at bar
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Fish spread container not dated, per staff opened less than 7 days
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray over hand sink in corner of bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate test kit
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/ 2 kitchen staff and 4 bartenders present
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to freezers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on prep table in kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on fryers and shelves surrounding cook line Cooler gaskets soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over dipping sauces in glass cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray on top of hand sink behind bar
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle over bottle beer at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Entrance to kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage over deli prep cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin containing chicken wings in deli cooler cracked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease around fryers
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Kitchen employee observed rinsing hands with water and no soap before putting on gloves
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by equipment stacked on sink and beer coolers
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in dry storage area next to ice machine
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic pink substance not labeled. Located in warewashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor in between uses. Operator removed buckets from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple containers inside bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided hand soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle and squeeze bottles located next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substances are not labeled. Employee labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door soiled with black substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed drink, cleaned and sanitized area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has bucket with scrub pads inside. Operator removed bucket and scrub pads.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical substance on three compartment sink. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser. Operator labeled bottles with common name.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in dry-storage area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee gummy bear candy in single-serve container stored on top of reach-in cooler. Employee removed candy.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women restroom. Printed signs and operator placed signs above hand wash sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler Gasket on 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.