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SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1160 N 94 AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · (727)577-2266

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6211098
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023011292Dec 19, 2022May 3, 2023$400
3--2021039893Aug 16, 2021Oct 13, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee removed
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/ 3 certification of managers expired Aug 2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box of lemon on floor near back storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black buckets inside back hand wash sink. Employee moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with syrup build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 employee training certificates for all employees through Safe Food Systems conducted as a group on 9/21/2018.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled light blue spray bottle stored in container of chemical next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine soiled with orange/brown rust like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in bar area expired on 2/1/2021.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of fryer oil stored on floor near prep table storing slicer at expo window.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in kitchen area. Inspector provided DBPR hand washing sign. Manager posted sign at time of inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above grill hood filter soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in beer cooler at bar opened 12/16, dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer door handles
Basic/23-24-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar across from service window
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Basic/36-37-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor behind equipment on bar
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Soda gun drain line not terminated into floor drain behind bar
Basic/29-07-5

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.