Jr's Sports Pub
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Jr's Sports Pub has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Largo average 75, so Jr's Sports Pub trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray bottles stored on shelf near ice machine next to single use sugar packets and coffee. Operator moved to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for renewal during inspection and confirmed license is current on myfloridalicense.com **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to flip top cooler stained and grooved. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go boxes stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave next to back door accumulated with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in freezer in back room near beer walk-in cooler is lined with cardboard at bottom of shelf. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frying oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Bartender relocated to bins outside of ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
35
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line. Boxes in way.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of can beans in floor at dry storage. Employee moved. Box of oil on floor at cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar stacked before drying. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection employees beverage on shelf above deli cooler. Employee moved.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates stored in dry storage on top of refrigerator. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside mop sink.
42-01-4
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked at bar with moisture between . Reviewed with manager . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Cups stacked at bar with moisture between **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Run three times measured at 25 ppm . Triple sink set up for use until dishwasher machine is running properly needs to be serviced. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Having it worked on today. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths for quaternary **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Owner ordered during all back. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Owner ordered during call back. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked at bar with moisture between . Reviewed with manager . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Cups stacked at bar with moisture between **Time Extended**
24-08-4
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Run three times measured at 25 ppm . Triple sink set up for use until dishwasher machine is running properly needs to be serviced. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 86 F hot holding, Mac and cheese 79 F hot holding , backed bean 79:F on counter Food cooked at 3 hours and 45 minutes . Employee placed on grill to reheat . Recheck : Pulled pork 176 F hot holding, Mac and cheese 187 F hot holding , backed bean 187:F **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bags of towels stored in front of hand wash sink, . Employee relocated towels . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink at bar . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths for quaternary **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Employee placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in hand wash sink area in kitchen **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils ( ice bucket) not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked at bar with moisture between . Reviewed with manager . **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in storage area . Open bags of flour in food prep area . Buckets of pickles and box of chicken in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food( shrimp) stored in undrained ice in cooler at cook line . Reviewed with employee . Employee drained water **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Reviewed with manager. Employee relocated straws to back area of bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink into a bucket **Warning**
29-11-4
22
Mar 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ac room, mop sink, front above storage.
36-36-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jr's Sports Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jr's Sports Pub on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jr's Sports Pub?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jr's Sports Pub.
How does Jr's Sports Pub compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Jr's Sports Pub most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Jr's Sports Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jr's Sports Pub have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jr's Sports Pub 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 Jr's Sports Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jr's Sports Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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