LOCALZ SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1 BEACH DRI SE STE 41, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-290-5274
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. 1 live fly in rear bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in unisex restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021055751 | Nov 2, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2015024857 | Apr 28, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease running down the wall behind a weekly specials banner and TV monitors in dinning room area. Discussed with employee on duty.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dripping grease in dinning room area.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine testing at 0 PPM. Service technician onsite during the inspection. Dish machine was serviced and chemical now testing at 50 PPM.
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment handsink was set up with Quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM. Dish machine was serviced and chlorine sanitizer now testing at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in both bars.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel container inside handsink next to walk in cooler. The inspector removed the item and discussed with employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board of reach in deli cooler. Inspector moved item to a designated place and discussed with employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with dried food debris.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scrapper and measuring cups handles stored in between crack of prep table and wall near walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbos Chef oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Inspector and operator ran the dishwasher machine a few times and Chlorine is testing at 0 PPM.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer that is testing at 200 PPM.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Sanitizer bucket on cook line testing at 500 PPM. Employee diluted chemical with water and quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in bar area. Operator stocked sink with a roll of paper towels.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed non-service animal as I came into the establishment. The dog came up to me and started sniffing me. Per operator, that is his dog.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser next to three compartment sink and across from cook line. Operator placed bottle of soap at hand sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor near dish machine in var area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two employee drinks stored on prep table where green onions is being cut/prepared. Employee moved item.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scrapper and measuring cups handles stored in between crack of prep table and wall near walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbos Chef oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored above reach in cooler next to dish machine. Employee removed.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line answered cell phone and returned to work without washing hands.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solutions in kitchen over 400 ppm quaternary. Employee corrected to 200 ppm quaternary.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by chair and note pad. Employee removed.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottles in rear bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear bar area has mold like substances.
Bathroom facility not clean. Mold like smell emanating from men's restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones on prep tables in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups in back bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Trays were dried with a cloth by kitchen employee after being sanitized in dish machine,
Stored food not covered. Deep fried bowls stored not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in kitchen next to hand wash sink.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of kitchen.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind rear bar has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rear bar restroom door not self closing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen not properly secured.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease next to fryers in kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 106 ounce can of jalapeños dented in dry goods storage area and not segregated.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee loaded dirty dishes into dishwasher and put gloves Observed: to continue cooking without first washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in unisex restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind main bar blocked by phone extension cord. Manager removed.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment at rear bar area not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear bar area not inverted for protection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in rear bar.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 106 ounce can of jalapeños dented in dry goods storage area and not segregated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in prep table, employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in kitchen removed from original container not labeled.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and began working with food without first washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored above clean plates. Manager relocated.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Manager replaced paper towels.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear dining room by liquor storage area not properly secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in rear bar area ware well as rear restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry in rear bar area by ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container and not labled.
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.