DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BLIND SHARK TAVERN

Starkey Road
Florida, 33773
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781639

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks under prep table along rear wall in kitchen unsecured. Repeat Violation
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Scraper stored between fryer and stovetop. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles observed on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager corrected and relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with visible old food.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with first and debris in reach in coolers.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in keg cooler behind front bar.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board along the entire reach in prep cooler inside kitchen.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Nacho cheese sauce in dry storage area dented at seam. Discussed with manager and the item was separated from the rest of dry storage
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot observed inside handwash sink upon arrival for inspection. Manager relocated to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781490

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Portable steam table in hand sink in kitchen, removed **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825791

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 to operator Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. No proof of training for staff Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Blank forms emailed tooperator Warning