Jimmy's Sports Bar
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Jimmy's Sports Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Jimmy's Sports Bar on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
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 used to store ware washing materials. Items were relocated. Ice and drink waste being dumped inside hand wash sinks at bar. Discussed with PIC to use for only washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Sliced tomato inside reach-in cooler and cooked chicken wings inside walk-in cooler lack date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to men's restroom left open. Not actively engaged in cleaning. Door was closed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Discussed with PIC to keep lid closed. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. No proof of employee reporting responsibilities. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front bar handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cut lettuce in reach-in cooler located on West wall of kitchen not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler located at front bar along the North face of the bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman's receptacles uncovered in restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white reach-in freezer located in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between equipment at front bar. Item was relocated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
52
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pasta sauce on dry storage shelf to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to men's restroom propped open.
32-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen on cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on the floor in the kitchen. Employee moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin in bar. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over portioned sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved celery to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen, cutting boards soiled on deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw and chicken no date mark made on-site. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area.employee labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided protocol to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vents on kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of liquor bottles in bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior of toaster oven soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
55
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Violation was issued an Administrative Complaint for expired license during prior routine inspection. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Inspector emailed operator Written Procedures for Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's bathroom door propped open.
32-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. No proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: No certificates available at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
86
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at bar area under counter. Educated employee on flies.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Employee do not know their big six. Educated employees and provided handouts. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, can opener soiled with food debris.
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. No proof of training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled bottle of cleaner in kitchen. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in cocktail sauce
10-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scoop in pan oil broken handle.
14-12-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
47
Aug 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy's Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Sports Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Sports Bar.
How does Jimmy's Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Jimmy's Sports Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Jimmy's Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy's Sports Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy's Sports Bar 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 Jimmy's Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy's Sports Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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