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Licensee
Name: SHARKS BAR & GRILL License Number: SEA6209306
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 1479 BELCHER RD S STE PQRS
LARGO, FL 33771

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 08/23/2022 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
22-20-5    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop salt in dry storage area Operator moved portion cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -metal pans on dry drying rack **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep counter at front counter
40-06-5    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -handbag on prep table at front counter Employee moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups in bar area **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on double door reach in cooler next to ice machine is torn **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. -box with lime on the floor in walk-in cooler
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on cooks line has accumulation of food residue -stove oven has accumulation of food residue at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in cooler gasket at prep station has accumulation of food residue -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4    Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at cooks line in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. -container with salt on dry storage rack -seasoning containers at dry storage rack Operator covered containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5    Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -reach in cooler, chair, buckets, and mats near walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4    Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over deli meat in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection.
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4    High Priority - Employee at cooks line handled cellphone then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection.
22-43-4    High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm corrected to 200ppm during time of inspection. ) **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored on dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4    High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration during time of inspection.
02C-03-5    Intermediate - 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 bar area opened more than 24 hours Employee uncertain of date PIC voluntarily discarded milk during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -stove top has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1    Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
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