Gooses Sports Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
26
Score
Gooses Sports Bar, located at 11988 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 3, 2026. This inspection identified three critical, six major, and six minor violations. Notably, repeat violations were observed concerning mold in the ice machine, unsecured carbon dioxide tanks, and an employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
26
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
39
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
30
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
61
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
35
Violations — Feb 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to freezers **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in kitchen
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on fryers and shelves surrounding cook line Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line wiped hands on pants then proceeded to handle plastic serving baskets without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with staff
12A-28-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26 **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging next to register at bar
41-24-4
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. Fish spread container not dated, per staff opened less than 7 days
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray over hand sink in corner of bar **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 kitchen staff and 4 bartenders present
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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