BRITT'S BAR & GRILL
10709 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33706
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in coolers in dining room bar area added due to bar being destroyed during storms. Bar will be rebuilt when permits are approved. If bar is different from plans on file you will need to submit plan review to myfloridalicense.com Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice on shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line, soda nozzles on soda fountain in wait station soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
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. Ice chute on soda fountain In wait station soiled. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to clean plates. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in coolers in dining room bar area added due to bar being destroyed during storms. Bar will be rebuilt when permits are approved. If bar is different from plans on file you will need to submit plan review to myfloridalicense.com Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice on shelves. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris, microwave oven in desert area soiled. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen no hand wash signage. Provided signage to employee and he displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Certified food manager certificate expired for Lior Hason 11-13-2024 national registry of food safety professionals. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line, soda nozzles on soda fountain in wait station soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National registry of food safety professionals employee training for all employees over 60 days expired 11-2024. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris in kitchen and prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and handles on reach in coolers soiled and sticky. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with garnishes no hand wash in bar area. Educated employee and she washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in cracks on counter behind pizza prep table, in cracks in service pass thru from kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Cleaned areas but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings in ice machine area near front bar 2 rodent droppings in hand sink in ice machine room 2 rodent droppings on wall near hand sink in ice machine area 6 rodent droppings under hand sink in exterior bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: 5 rodent droppings in the exterior bar area 7 rodent droppings in ice machine room Employee cleaning area during inspection. **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 with food debris, mixer head soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in pan in prep area . 2 dead roaches in dining room near pass thru on floor 1 dead roach on floor behind booth near soda station 1 dead roach on pan of water under reach in cooler in prep area
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris in kitchen and prep area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in prep area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and handles on reach in coolers soiled and sticky.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Soap and sanitizer mixed in sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket and refilled with sanitizer only. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with garnishes no hand wash in bar area. Educated employee and she washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in pizza box storage area 3 live roaches in beverage station 2 live roaches in dining room behind booth near soda station
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in cracks on counter behind pizza prep table, in cracks in service pass thru from kitchen.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings in ice machine area near front bar 2 rodent droppings in hand sink in ice machine room 2 rodent droppings on wall near hand sink in ice machine area 6 rodent droppings under hand sink in exterior bar
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in front counter no date mark. Employee dated milk opened 8-11 Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mixer head soiled with food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in exterior bar blocked with strainer. Employee removed to wash hands. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license displayed. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain soiled with black mold like debris.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and charger on prep table next to sauce being prepped. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris.
- 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. Wet cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched broom handle then put on gloves to work with food no hand wash. Educated employee and they washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3-18 no date mark. Employee dated milk. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained throughout kitchen and prep area, mixer head soiled with oil and flour, soda nozzles soiled with debris, can opener soiled with build up of food debris Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled soap Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to find written plan. Emailed written plan to manager to print.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Outside bar
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Wrapped silverware stored outside on bar, moved inside Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverages above pizza prep counters
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf next to seasonings on prep line, bag over bags of flour, removed Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at soda machine
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep coolers
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of peeled tomatoes on floor next to prep line Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at outside bar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meatballs thawing on counter at Tom temperature, moved to cooler Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At front counter
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff whipped in use knives against apron and placed back on cutting boards, discussed proper cleaning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw beef in walk in cooler
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding) cooler next to stove, held less than 4 hrs, moved to freezer, retemp 43F. feta (54F - Cold Holding) cooler across from pizza oven, staff closed lid. garlic in oil (65F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler, held less than 4 hrs, recommended added to time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained Ice chute soiled on soda machine Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).