SPARROW & POOL BAR
1234 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-677-2000
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel basket stored inside handsink in outside bar. Container of water stored inside hand handsink at end of cook line. Items removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sink and surface and chlorine test kit observed. Could not test sanitizer at the time of the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at handsink on cook line and front side of cook line. Missing at handsink in outside bar.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink on cook line and front side of cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled with food debris on cooler across from fryers on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in between reach in cooler and handsink. Knife's moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed off oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in outside bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of cooler in outside bar.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink on cooks line used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing knives and filling bowl of water in hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line.
Spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink in kitchen containing multi-cleaning substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach-in cooler and sink in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on shelves and top of door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed items.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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