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1250 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo FL 33770 · 727 584-7100
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022033876 | Jun 28, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2022024376 | May 5, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used for ice buckets.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in unlabeled bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in sugar container.
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Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor. Items moved.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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. 0 ppm. Chemical won't feed to machine.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice. Manager to set up triple sink with quaternary tablets and use triple sink until dishwasher machine is working properly. Manager to schedule service this day
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside kitchen hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
Bathroom facility not clean in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Employee discarded drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of cooler lid in kitchen. Employee relocated cellphone
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses - on liquor bottles at bar. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -Dust accumulation on shelves in kitchen -Dust accumulation on floor fan in kitchen Reviewed with manager
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink at the bar. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager relocated trash can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee used hand sink to dump water in the back kitchen. -ice cubes inside hand wash sink at the bar Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Reviewed with manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dusty fan on floor - soiled silverware trays for dish machine. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( mushrooms) stored with ready-to-eat food.( washed celery ) in walk in cooler. Reviewed with employee food storage. Manager rearranged food
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at end of bar. Reviewed with manager.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food preparation and warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler doors located against wall in the kitchen gaskets soiled with debris.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food preparation and warewashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and speaker stored on shelf with metal pan above reach-in cooler against the wall. Operator moved items to designated area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen near dish area and fat-fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler doors located against wall in the kitchen gaskets soiled with debris.
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.