BLIND SHARK TAVERN
Starkey Road
Florida, 33773
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).