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ROCKHOUSE LIVE IRB LARGO

14219 WALSINGHAM RD STE F, Largo FL 33774 · 727-474-7386

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217651
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Clean glassware stacked behind bar with visible limescale on exterior
High priority/22-45-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Missing soda gun holster at end of bar
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on top of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on cook line equipment
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
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. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system, 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Clean glassware stacked behind bar with visible limescale on exterior
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw grouper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed packaging prior to thaw, staff discarded and began properly thawing new product
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager on duty at time of inspection, staff unaware of location of training certificates
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen and next to ice machine, restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 provided proof of food handler training, no other staff certificates available during inspection
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in cooler not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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. Kitchen staff Daman advised his training certificate was expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bar, labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw grouper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed packaging prior to thaw, staff discarded and began properly thawing new product
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cupcakes over box of limes in beer cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Missing soda gun holster at end of bar
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer on stage
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on top of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on cook line equipment
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar, used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside beer cooler
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cocktail shaker in drink ice behind bar, removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Outdoor storage sheds not secured. Fence gate left open and not secured at time of inspection.
Basic/25-11-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment previously licensed under Ledgecock LLC. Per manager on duty, establishment changed ownership on 12/2/24. At time of inspection, no change of ownership application received.
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid insect spray on shelf next to mop sink
High priority/41-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw grouper received ROP frozen in walk in cooler, not removed from packaging prior to thaw
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in corner of kitchen partially blocked by reach in cooler
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM at time of inspection
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Latest plans on file for establishment were approved 9/19/17 under JTC Entertainment LLC. Inspector observed an additional reach in freezer and additional prep cooler in kitchen; two metal sheds located outside at rear of building containing dry good, single service items, chemicals and unused equipment. Two chest freezers were observed outside next to shed containing food (temporarily relocated indoors next to stage)
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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. Manager unable to provide proof of training for staff. Two employees present at time of inspection with expired training
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents above kitchen soiled
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw grouper received ROP frozen in walk in cooler, not removed from packaging prior to thaw
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Floors soiled under equipment at bar
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Dry goods stored in outdoor metal shed with doors that do not seal
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning
Food stored outside. Two chest freezers located outside behind restaurant containing frozen foods. Staff was able to temporarily relocate freezers indoors next to stage
Basic/08B-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored on same sheet pan as raw beef. Operator placed hot dogs on separate pan.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above flour tortillas in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers in kitchen are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Establishment utilizes Quat testing strip for chlorine dishmachine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-32-5
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle hanging on side of three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor tile broken near hand wash sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons, limes, and oranges not covered in bar area. Pan of cut onions not covered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on cooks line not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw ground beef patties) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( bags of buns) in walk in cooler.employee rearranged food
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cole slaw 59 F, cut tomatoes 48 F on ice in kitchen under 3 1/2 hours - reviewed with employee temperature monitoring. Employee placed food in freezer for quick chill down recheck cut to,atones 40F, coleslaw 40 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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/ Mickey Manley expired 2/7/24. Training scheduled for 4/01/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.p in dish washing area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line - drinks removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at corner area of bar
Basic/29-17-4
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took drink of water the touched spatula to flip onions on grill no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved eh Hugs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee and employee then washed hands in hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with debris on bar farthest end from kitchen, can opener has build up of debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle and food container in hand sink in kitchen on cook line. Employee removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine. Employee labeled cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Build up of debris on top of dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on prep table next to cutting board with foods being prepped.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working with food no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bagged carrots on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed carrots to riser.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored outside. 2 chest freezers with frozen foods stored in threat of building. Employe moved all foods inside.
Basic/08B-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on bathroom area has build up of ice.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour with handle touching. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board in prep area.
Basic/21-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on deli reach in cooler. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Educated employees and employees drained the water and are thawing under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container next to hand sink no label. Flour labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.