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JIMMY'S SPORTS BAR

3510 34 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-350-3781

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats197
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218395
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler missing date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom door left open to men's restroom other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door was closed.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in white reach-in chest freezer located next to fryers.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach-in cooler across from flat top grill. Knives removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Stored food not covered. Stored frozen food in reach-in freezer stored uncovered inside re used plastic containers.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored wet inside mop bucket at mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
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Jan 26, 2026Inspection 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 used to store ware washing materials. Items were relocated. Ice and drink waste being dumped inside hand wash sinks at bar. Discussed with PIC to use for only washing hands.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced tomato inside reach-in cooler and cooked chicken wings inside walk-in cooler lack date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to men's restroom left open. Not actively engaged in cleaning. Door was closed.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with PIC to keep lid closed. Lid closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. No proof of employee reporting responsibilities. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front bar handwashing sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce in reach-in cooler located on West wall of kitchen not date marked. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman's receptacles uncovered in restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white reach-in freezer located in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between equipment at front bar. Item was relocated during inspection.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler located at front bar along the North face of the bar.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pasta sauce on dry storage shelf to be served to the public.
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to men's restroom propped open.
Basic/32-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen on cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on the floor in the kitchen. Employee moved oil to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin in bar. Employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over portioned sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved celery to lower shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided protocol to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen, cutting boards soiled on deli reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw and chicken no date mark made on-site. Employee dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area.employee labeled windex.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vents on kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of liquor bottles in bar. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior of toaster oven soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Violation was issued an Administrative Complaint for expired license during prior routine inspection. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Inspector emailed operator Written Procedures for Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup. Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in bar area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's bathroom door propped open.
Basic/32-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. De scaler liquid stored with food and single service in dry storage area
High priority/41-10-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burgers, wings, cheese steaks, prepped in cooks line reach in cooler need date marking
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. No proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · No certificates available at time of inspection Admin Complaint
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Time Extended

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.