PASADENA BAR & GRILL
796 PASADENA AVENUE S, South Pasadena FL 33707 · 727-345-3312
Last inspected Jul 20, 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.
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 the manager to print.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024008716 | Nov 7, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Bartender John de Rosa does not have proof of food handler certificate
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under bar equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun holster soiled with slime
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. It has been closed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at beginning of bar.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used to transport ice being served to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked ham stored in same container with raw beef in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator separated items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler. Operator placed ice on items. a. cooked sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding); b. raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for butter on counter. Operator time marked items.
Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths is damaged.
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. Amy Froid expired 01-03-2025
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercooked hamburgers. Provided operator with Consumer Advisory. Observed operator post Consumer Advisory on wall.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw chicken and raw sausage patties.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice in bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in room located in rear of establishment. Operated secured C02 tanks.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not ID'd in reach-in cooler in bar area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve cups stored on floor in storage room. Operator iced items from floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Located in room in rear of establishment. Operator locked ice machine.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near rear door no vacuum breaker.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in reach in freezer out back area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to ice machine outside back area propped open during inspection.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near rear door no vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured in bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in ice area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster soiled on bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to ice machine propped open during inspection.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker out back door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer out back next to ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in freezer. Sliced American cheese 42F - cut tomatoes 43F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker out back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured next soda boxes and out back by ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer out back next to ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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 the manager to print.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on beer cooler. Gaskets torn in roach in cooler.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
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 the manager to print.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink. Employee removed dishes.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on beer cooler. Gaskets torn in roach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign behind bar hand sink.
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.