GOOSES SPORTS BAR

With 5 documented inspections, GOOSES SPORTS BAR in LARGO has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

11988 INDIAN ROCKS RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10955184

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Entrance to kitchen
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage over deli prep cooler
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin containing chicken wings in deli cooler cracked
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease around fryers
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over dipping sauces in glass cooler
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray on top of hand sink behind bar
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle over bottle beer at bar

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714513

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in dry storage area next to ice machine
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Kitchen employee observed rinsing hands with water and no soap before putting on gloves
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation
  • 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by equipment stacked on sink and beer coolers
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar, labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791541

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor in between uses. Operator removed buckets from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic pink substance not labeled. Located in warewashing area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455666

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door soiled with black substance.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed drink, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-39-4:Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple containers inside bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle and squeeze bottles located next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substances are not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376184

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in dry-storage area.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee gummy bear candy in single-serve container stored on top of reach-in cooler. Employee removed candy. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women restroom. Printed signs and operator placed signs above hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler Gasket on walk-in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has bucket with scrub pads inside. Operator removed bucket and scrub pads. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical substance on three compartment sink. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser. Operator labeled bottles with common name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation