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BLACKBEARD'S GRUB & GROG, INC.

Live Oak Street
Florida, 34689
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10832329

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead in the corner of the bar 12 dead in cooler drawer on cook line 27 dead next to two door cooler in kitchen 6 dead on fire extinguisher 1 dead on wall above dish machine 4 dead stuck between glass and wall near office 1 dead on wall above 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: 1 dead in dining area by bar 1 dead in dining area by sever wall 20 dead on floor under hand sink in kitchen by back door 32 dead on floor under three compartment sink 13 dead on floor under dish machine 16 dead inside drawers of cooler under grill 2 dead inside oven 2 dead on floor under wire rack in prep area **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly under dishmachine 3 live flies near flip top cooler by wall in 1 fly at server expo Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: 3 live flies under dish machine **Time Extended**
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator is going to use the dishmachine to sanitizes dishes as they are out of quaternary tablets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in bar on the wall 1 live under register in bar 1 live under liquor well 2 live on soda gun hoses 1 live above 3 compartment sink in bar 2 live on wall in bar area 5 live on wheels of bar equipment 1 on wall in server area 1 live under coffee pot 3 live on wall in server area 7 live under bar top, guest side 2 live on floor entrance to kitchen 3 live in crack in wall, entrance to kitchen 1 live on floor of kitchen 2 live electrical outlet 1 live in hole in wall on cook lime where plumbing used to be 1 live on doorframe 1 live on pipe 1 live in cooler 1 live in gasket of cooler 1 live under sink in kitchen 2 live on bag of onions 1 live on clean bowl 1 live in meat slicer 11 live on wheels of kitchen equipment 1 live on prep table 1 live on cooler 4 live on kitchen equipment cook line 2 live roaches on wall where the walk in is located Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: 1 live in dining area by bar 12 live on floor behind cases of beer in server area 1 live on wall by hand sink in kitchen 1 live on floor in kitchen 13 behind reach in cooler in kitchen 4 live on wall by back door in kitchen 2 live on wall under hand sink by back door in kitchen 1 live in hand sink in kitchen by back door 1 live on side of three compartment sink 2 live on wall behind three compartment sink 4 live on pipe under dish machine 4 live behind fryers on cook line 4 live on wall behind cook line 3 live in gasket of reach in cooler 2 live in drawer of cooler under grill 2 live in between cooler and stove 1 live on side of upright cooler 4 live in gaskets of reach in cooler in prep area 1 live on wall in prep area **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For some oyster tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster tag not in box of oysters in the wall in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip top coolers stained. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Greg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees : Greg, Tyson and Melissa Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830223

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna fully thawed in reduce oxygen packaging. Package states remove before thawed. See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead in the corner of the bar 12 dead in cooler drawer on cook line 27 dead next to two door cooler in kitchen 6 dead on fire extinguisher 1 dead on wall above dish machine 4 dead stuck between glass and wall near office 1 dead on wall above 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm dishmachine. Operator has run out of chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine. Operator refilled sanitizer, 50ppm chlorine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly under dishmachine 3 live flies near flip top cooler by wall in 1 fly at server expo Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator is going to use the dishmachine to sanitizes dishes as they are out of quaternary tablets. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in bar on the wall 1 live under register in bar 1 live under liquor well 2 live on soda gun hoses 1 live above 3 compartment sink in bar 2 live on wall in bar area 5 live on wheels of bar equipment 1 on wall in server area 1 live under coffee pot 3 live on wall in server area 7 live under bar top, guest side 2 live on floor entrance to kitchen 3 live in crack in wall, entrance to kitchen 1 live on floor of kitchen 2 live electrical outlet 1 live in hole in wall on cook lime where plumbing used to be 1 live on doorframe 1 live on pipe 1 live in cooler 1 live in gasket of cooler 1 live under sink in kitchen 2 live on bag of onions 1 live on clean bowl 1 live in meat slicer 11 live on wheels of kitchen equipment 1 live on prep table 1 live on cooler 4 live on kitchen equipment cook line 2 live roaches on wall where the walk in is located Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 bags of ahi tuna Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cookline, right cooler: shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Food has been in unit since 10:30am, no temperatures taken today. No food was prepared today. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For some oyster tags. Warning
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster tag not in box of oysters in the wall in cooler Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip top coolers stained. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Greg 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. For some employees : Greg, Tyson and Melissa Warning

Inspection Date: 12/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728384

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall near dishmachine. 1 dead roach on floor underneath dishmachine. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Five commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in refrigerator on cooks line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Items cold holding in walk-in cooler not covered. a. pan of cooked potatoes b. pan of cooked pasta
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution. Rechecked reading. 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies underneath dishmachine.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in refrigerator on cooks line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained.

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577207

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef above raw fish in glass cooler on cook line , fish moved to above beef Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server cleaned off dirty dishes in dish area, went to bar and scooped ice and filled with soda and opened a bottle of beer for customer with her bare hands without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area blocked by step stool, stool removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350314

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop panko
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above sauce bottles in kitchen
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind all equipment in kitchen soiled
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers soiled
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee licked fingers then put gloves on and started touching clean food containers without washing hands
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in upright cooler in kitchen, operator moved beef to bottom of cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 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 operator DBPR HR 5030-104, they printed and posted Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer with ice in it at bar hand sink, strainer removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in bar used as dump sink, discussed proper use of hand sink with bartenders and owner
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers oysters on chalk board for Gave the operator industry bulletin for adoption of the 2017 food code effective November 1, 2019 but has no consumer advisory for raw oysters, emailed operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131, they printed and posted Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handlers certificates copies do not have trainer name or trainer certificate number
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of food handlers certificates Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8325943

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies for all employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**