Bar Mastiff
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Bar Mastiff, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jalapeño poppers removed from packaging not date marked inside reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
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. One new employee hired 3 days ago without and proof of reporting requirements **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burger patties prepped not date marked inside reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
74
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jalapeño poppers removed from packaging not date marked inside reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
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. One new employee hired 3 days ago without and proof of reporting requirements **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burger patties prepped not date marked inside reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water only reaching 77F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Water heater has scheduled maintenance. Advised upon completion of work, an inspector can be called if they request an early callback. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
64
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves prior to washing hands evident by the truck having no running water upon arrival. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Upon arrival establishment as operating with a hose and buckets to wash hands. New employee hired only 3 days ago stated she did not know how to hook water to MFDV. Discussed with employee Megan inside the bar who contacted managers and sent an employee to correct. Truck now has running water. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White and yellow pest strip out when employees present **Warning**
41-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties located on top of cooked wings in reach-in cooler. Patties were relocated to lower holding. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salted butter (60F - Cold Holding) holding at room temp. Operator relocated to reach-in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water only reaching 77F. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Jalapeño poppers removed from packaging not date marked inside reach-in cooler **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink was completely obstructed with equipment. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. One new employee hired 3 days ago without and proof of reporting requirements **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burger patties prepped not date marked inside reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven with build up of cooked food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Employee was able to clear blockage in hand wash sink and drain properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5
19
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris inside table top pizza oven located in front of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor throughout rear of prep area and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Food on floor is from recent delivery. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach in kegerator cooler at front bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Water still observed. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used to hold ice. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White and yellow pest strip hanging at front bar behind dump sink. **Warning**
41-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in reach cooler located in rear storage/prep area. Raw chicken observed stored on top of beer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris inside table top pizza oven located in front of ice machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink on approved plans. Located in its place is a 2 compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee advised the food truck located in the front of the establishment uses the sink for warewashing. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front bar handwashing sink used to dump drink ice. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked proteins in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Three compartment sink on approved plans. Located in its place is a 2 compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee advised the food truck located in the front of the establishment uses the sink for warewashing. **Warning**
16-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in rear storage area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at front bar under cooler next to door to storage/prep area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor throughout rear of prep area and walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in storage area with accumulating dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single serve folding trays in rear storage area not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach in kegerator cooler at front bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
21
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Employee moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee preparing food no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on the floor in MFDV. Employee moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking pans and utensils are stored in hand wash sink bowl.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles are stored in taco seasoning and seasoned salt.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon container of cooking oil is on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach-in freezer and fat-fryer soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
58
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor
08B-38-4
86
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In rear prep room, ice machine moved to opposite wall, hot dog steamer/crock pot/pizza oven removed, 2 compartment sink added, 1 tall single door reach in cooler added, and 1 tall single door reach in freezer relocated from liquor storage room to prep room. At bar, drink ice well added to the left of hand sink. Utility sink added to bar in between beer cooler and ice well. No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility observed. Operator stated no food prep conducted on site and only used as food storage for food truck parked outside business (license #6252567, same ownership) - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
82
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Mastiff last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Mastiff on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Mastiff?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bar Mastiff.
How does Bar Mastiff compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Bar Mastiff most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Bar Mastiff's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Mastiff have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bar Mastiff means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bar Mastiff inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Mastiff is inspected around four times per year on average.
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