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PJS OYSTER BAR

415 2ND ST, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 727-504-5901

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats195
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217168
Grade history
MAY 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chowder 45f made on 7/28/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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
Equipment in poor repair. Three comp sink has a crack in the top seam leaking water.
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Oyster cooler stand up.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw fish in stand up cooler. Item moved.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dish area.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Oyster stand up cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stone crabs stored over raw seafood.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chowder 45f made on 7/28/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.
High priority/03D-01-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw fish in stand up cooler. Item moved.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chowder 45f made on 7/28/2025, missed cooling window, item discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger sliders above raw grouper in stand up cooler. Items moved.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered cooked rice cooling 45 minutes 80f, uncovered rice to allow to cool.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs and cooked pasta.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen ribeye stored over crab legs in stand up freezer. Items corrected.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back area of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw scallops. Items corrected.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front. Item moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet leaking.
Basic/29-09-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw shrimp in stand up cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs and cooked pasta in stand up cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Hot water faucet handle needs repair- service area.
Basic/29-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Middle prep sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom stand up freezer-breading station.
Basic/23-03-4

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.