Dani's Sport Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Dani's Sport Bar & Grill has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Wildwood facility scores 86, putting Dani's Sport Bar & Grill on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Establishment is open and operating, serving time/temperature control for safety food to the public. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
78
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. "Real kill" insect foggers and small bottle of motor oil stored on shelf above cans of food and condiments in back of kitchen. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (46F-50F - Ambient cooling overnight). Chef stated the chicken wings were seasoned and marinated the previous day, then placed into the cooler to marinate overnight. The chicken wings are cooling in a very large covered plastic pan. Chef stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (50F - Ambient cooling overnight). Chef stated the chicken wings were seasoned and marinated the previous day, then placed into the cooler to marinate overnight. The chicken wings are cooling in a very large covered plastic pan. Chef stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Handwash sink near cookline completely blocked by refrigerator.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Four missing ceiling tiles in bar area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles containing drinks stored directly on floor behind bar. Manager removed all drinks from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused dish machine, ice chest, coolers, and buffet table stored outside behind restaurant.
33-31-5
45
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above food storage bags.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
22-02-4
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. Establishment does not have any proof of food handler certificate for server **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in mid storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
21-23-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster located behind establishment had both lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine in disrepair and no longer used in back kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar has not waste line and drips into ice bin
29-17-4
47
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Operator does not have training certificates on site **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in cook line area next to vertical reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: Hand wash sink has not been installed **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in cook line area next to vertical reach in freezer **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
82
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in cook line are blocked with freezer and stool **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Operator does not have proof of state approved training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. In kitchen area - operator cleaned walls during inspection- corrected on site Ceiling tiles in disrepair in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dani's Sport Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dani's Sport Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dani's Sport Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dani's Sport Bar & Grill.
How does Dani's Sport Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Dani's Sport Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Dani's Sport Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dani's Sport Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dani's Sport Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dani's Sport Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dani's Sport Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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