SHARKS BAR & GRILL
1479 BELCHER RD S STE PQRS, Largo FL 33771 · 727-530-1011
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated and posted on wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018031206 | Jun 7, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of pink and black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine next back exit door to left side of kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated and posted on wall.
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. Operator printed and posted on wall.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Puertas expired 1/4/2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of pink and black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine next back exit door to left side of kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple fluid in spray bottle not labeled next to cook line. Operator labeled as degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekins used to scoop salt on dry storage rack behind cook line. Operator replaced with spoon with handle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured outside back door of kitchen next to walk in cooler. Operator put chain on tanks.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted sign.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler accross from cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in strainer of mop bucket. Operator inverted to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance lacking label on dry storage rack behind cook line. Operator labeled as salt.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of sugar located on shelf in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed items from floor and stored on shelf in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM in bar area. Employee added more chlorine to sanitizer bucket and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
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 DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Inspector verified the establishment has chlorine chemical associated with the written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. Can opener and food slicer soiled with dried up food debris. Soda gun nozzle in bar area soiled syrup build up.
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. No proof of a Food Employee Reporting Agreement for an employee working on his first day. Emailed manager DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form for employee currently engaging in food preparation.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificates for Carla G. 12/20/2020 and Joseph P. 12/20/2020 through FLRA.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of pink and black mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickle cups stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave spoiled with dried up food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler soiled with dried up food debris through the interior.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can Fancy Tomato sauce 10 can on dry storage rack. Marinara sauce 10 can on dry storage rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to bottom of reach in. Due to overfilling Stand alone reach in cooler. Ground beef - inside half pan (47F - Cold Holding) employee discarded. No stop sale issued
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near slicer degreaser. Employee labeled
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in Kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Coleslaw, and in salt. Employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. During inspection observed a vapor pen on prep table next to cook line employee moved and wash hands.
Stored food not covered. Sour cream house made not covered. Employee covered
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can of fire roasted jalapeño salsa manager put x on
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Sliced soiled Can opener soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in unlabelled bottle at bar. Bar tender put label on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 10 can of fire roasted jalapeño salsa manager on can shelf under microwave. Put x on it.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor of reach on cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 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. Cook prepared a chicken salad he put diced tomatoes on salad with bare hands. Educated bare hand contact. Threw salad away and washed hands.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Liquor bottles stored in ice used for drinks in both ice bins at bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl Used for coleslaw at cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of reach in cooler soiled at cook line.
Employee eating while preparing food. Cook cooking chicken eating chips. Educated cook.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at cook line.
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.