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PASADENA BAR & GRILL

PASADENA BAR & GRILL located in SOUTH PASADENA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

796 Pasadena Avenue South
Florida, 33707
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922140

  • 14-18-4:Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice in bar area.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in room located in rear of establishment. Operated secured C02 tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not ID'd in reach-in cooler in bar area.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve cups stored on floor in storage room. Operator iced items from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Located in room in rear of establishment. Operator locked ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used to transport ice being served to the public.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked ham stored in same container with raw beef in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator separated items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler. Operator placed ice on items. a. cooked sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding); b. raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for butter on counter. Operator time marked items. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths is damaged.
  • 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. Amy Froid expired 01-03-2025
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercooked hamburgers. Provided operator with Consumer Advisory. Observed operator post Consumer Advisory on wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw chicken and raw sausage patties.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885497

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in reach in freezer out back area. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to ice machine outside back area propped open during inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near rear door no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722393

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured in bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in ice area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster soiled on bar.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to ice machine propped open during inspection.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near rear door no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8646271

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer out back next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Emailed management information **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker out back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491772

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured next soda boxes and out back by ice machine
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer out back next to ice machine.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in freezer. Sliced American cheese 42F - cut tomatoes 43F Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker out back door
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491325

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on beer cooler. Gaskets torn in roach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 the manager to print. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344643

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on beer cooler. Gaskets torn in roach in cooler. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign behind bar hand sink. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. 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 the manager to print. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink. Employee removed dishes. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning