Gooses Sports Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
26
Score
Across the available record, Gooses Sports Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Gooses Sports Bar's 26 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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
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 - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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
26
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over dipping sauces in glass cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray on top of hand sink behind bar
31A-09-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle over bottle beer at bar
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Entrance to kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage over deli prep cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin containing chicken wings in deli cooler cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease around fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
39
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
29-39-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple containers inside bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle and squeeze bottles located next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substances are not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door soiled with black substance.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed drink, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has bucket with scrub pads inside. Operator removed bucket and scrub pads. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical substance on three compartment sink. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser. Operator labeled bottles with common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in dry-storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee gummy bear candy in single-serve container stored on top of reach-in cooler. Employee removed candy. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women restroom. Printed signs and operator placed signs above hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler Gasket on walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and Sent the big six packet to increase knowledge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed has expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer and fry baskets show accumulation of grease and debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by sanitizer bucket in interior of hand wash sink. Operator moved from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottle in kitchen dish area containing purple liquid was not labeled. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen, shows accumulation of a mold like substance on interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink to the right of the three compartment sink in kitchen, has no hand wash sign. Provided hand wash sign to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located outside behind the building, threaded hose bib has no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in the three compartment sink to the left of the hand wash sink. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee then Re washed hands in the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink had sanitizer bucket and metal scrubby inside the sanitizer bucket. Employees moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in three compartment sink area has purple liquid, not labeled. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen sows mold like substance on interior of machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two helium tanks located by the bag in box soda area in kitchen are not secured properly.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on two door deli cooler in kitchen shows cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above three compartment sink. Employee moved drink to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone located by microwave over the 2 door deli cooler. Employee moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on two door deli cooler to the left of the flat top grill show tears on the gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under flat top grill on left front leg shows accumulation of grease like debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area has garbage on ground around dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster drain plug missing.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door deli cooler to the left of the flat top grill show accumulation of debris. Hoods above fryer and flat top grill show accumulation of debris and grease. Interior of keg cooler shows accumulation of debris in bottom of keg cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket in kitchen.
42-01-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gooses Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gooses Sports Bar on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gooses Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gooses Sports Bar.
How does Gooses Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Gooses Sports Bar most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Gooses Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gooses Sports Bar have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gooses Sports Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gooses Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gooses Sports Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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