RUDY'S SPORTS BAR
11100 66 ST N, Largo FL 33773 · 727-546-2616
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018005085 | Jan 24, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | $250 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system, 50ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained, staff replaced
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind cook line, replaced
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle buried in flour bin, removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler in kitchen
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff replaced chlorine and primmed system
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles and can drinks in drink ice behind bar, staff burned and replaced ice
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pizza dough in walk in cooler, eggs relocated
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mixer bottles and can drinks in drink ice behind bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet mop heads stored in hand sink in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles over chest coolers on at bar not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage over coolers on cook line
Food stored on floor. Box of limes on floor in beer cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between equipment on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest coolers at bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest coolers at bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to dish machine
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pizza dough in walk in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled Accumulation of grease on griddle Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine and cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ware washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen door left propped open
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:10am. Rechecked at 11:40am a. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) 42f From walk-in cooler at 11:20am a. cooked chili (50F - Cold Holding); 43f b. diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 40f c. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); 41f d. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) 41f Operator placed items in ice and adjusted temperature in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Employee removed handle from ice.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, removed soiled gloves and began putting new gloves on without washing hands - reviewed hand washing and glove use with manager and employee - employee then washed hands prior to putting gloves on
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheddar cheese 46 F stacked in top section of cooler - discussed storage of food and temperature monitoring with manager - cheese moved to walk in freezer recheck 41 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board heavily soiled/ stained at cook line - reviewed with manager - manager removed cutting board from use
No handwash sink for employees at outside bar
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/. Outside bar added. Ice bin on wheels behind the outside bar
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
Food ( packages of beer cheese ) stored on floor in walk in freezer - manager rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of hotdogs thawed in standing water - reviewed proper thawing methods with manager - employee moved hotdogs to walk in cooler
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Tomatoes were not being heated or cooked to 145f. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Stop sale not warranted. Employee discarded sliced tomatoes.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple containers inside bowl of hand wash sink. Employee removed items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in bar area. Employee provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle and squeeze bottles located next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substances are not labeled. Employee labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door soiled with black substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented #10 can of jalapeños in dry storage area near walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired license. 02/01/2023. Operator renewed license, verified 02/012024 expiration date.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-cooler on cook line sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in ice pan. Re temped 42f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In stand-alone refrigerator on cook line items held more than 24 hours. Shredded cheese Italian sausage Operator date marked 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 operator written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table located near walk-in freezer. Meat slicer located on prep table near walk-in freezer, used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized meat slicer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen located near washing and dryer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In stand-alone refrigerator Raw chicken thawed 24 hours ago not date marked. In reach-cooler thawed 24 hours ago not date marked Raw chicken Raw beef Operator date marked items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented #10 can of jalapeños in dry storage area near walk-in cooler. Operator removed can.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated/IDd. In walk-in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long beard, engaging in food preparation without beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen is engaging in food preparation without hair net.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on cook line next to reach-in cooler. Reach-in freezer in bar area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon stored inside of chili in walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line above reach-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets in bar area soiled with mold-like substances.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-server fold over trays located in room next to office, not protected/inverted. Operator covered item.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed cook use dry wiping cloth to wipe down food contact surfaces, then storing soiled cloth on top of prep table. Operator placed towel in soiled linen container.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler with rusted shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in bar area, stored on top of reach-cooler in bar area. Operator removed wiping cloth.
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.