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SPARROW & POOL BAR

SPARROW & POOL BAR has 5 health inspections on file for its ST. PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

1234 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Edge District
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/26/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13546137

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black substance.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled with food debris on cooler across from fryers on cook line.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in between reach in cooler and handsink. Knife's moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed off oven handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in outside bar.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of cooler in outside bar.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel basket stored inside handsink in outside bar. Container of water stored inside hand handsink at end of cook line. Items removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sink and surface and chlorine test kit observed. Could not test sanitizer at the time of the inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at handsink on cook line and front side of cook line. Missing at handsink in outside bar.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink on cook line and front side of cook line.

10/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10910080

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach-in cooler and sink in kitchen area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink on cooks line used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing knives and filling bowl of water in hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink in kitchen containing multi-cleaning substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

12/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10697450

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/7/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8990833

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on shelves and top of door. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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

7/17/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8496951

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed