Blind Shark Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Blind Shark Tavern stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Blind Shark Tavern scores about where you'd expect for a Largo restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking equipment in kitchen hand sink, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment under bar **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor outside walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holster not draining behind bar
29-08-4
74
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over beer in storage closet
41-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers Debris behind equipment at bar
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Portable steam table in hand sink in kitchen, removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of training for staff **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Blank forms emailed tooperator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar **Warning**
36-73-4
39
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area
22-16-4
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black substance on interior bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02/01/2021.
50-09-4
86
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
95
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blind Shark Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blind Shark Tavern on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blind Shark Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blind Shark Tavern.
How does Blind Shark Tavern compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Blind Shark Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Blind Shark Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blind Shark Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blind Shark Tavern 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 Blind Shark Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blind Shark Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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