Localz Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Localz Sports Bar & Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. Localz Sports Bar & Grill was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 11 violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Among Largo restaurants, the typical score is 75; Localz Sports Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers
23-03-4
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Clean glassware stacked behind bar with visible limescale on exterior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing soda gun holster at end of bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on top of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on cook line equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw grouper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed packaging prior to thaw, staff discarded and began properly thawing new product **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Clean glassware stacked behind bar with visible limescale on exterior **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager on duty at time of inspection, staff unaware of location of training certificates **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen and next to ice machine, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Bartender provided proof of food handler training, no other staff certificates available during inspection **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen staff Daman advised his training certificate was expired **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer on stage **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing soda gun holster at end of bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cupcakes over box of limes in beer cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw grouper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed packaging prior to thaw, staff discarded and began properly thawing new product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on cook line equipment **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on top of ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
16
Apr 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in kitchen
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cocktail shaker in drink ice behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Outdoor storage sheds not secured. Fence gate left open and not secured at time of inspection.
25-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler in kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside beer cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
37
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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
20
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above flour tortillas in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored on same sheet pan as raw beef. Operator placed hot dogs on separate pan. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers in kitchen are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Establishment utilizes Quat testing strip for chlorine dishmachine sanitizer.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on side of three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tile broken near hand wash sink in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lemons, limes, and oranges not covered in bar area. Pan of cut onions not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on cooks line not labeled.
02D-01-5
33
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cole slaw 59 F, cut tomatoes 48 F on ice in kitchen under 3 1/2 hours - reviewed with employee temperature monitoring . Employee placed food in freezer for quick chill down recheck cut to,atones 40F, coleslaw 40 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw ground beef patties) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( bags of buns) in walk in cooler .employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mickey Manley expired 2/7/24 . Training scheduled for 4/01/24
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.p in dish washing area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line - drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at corner area of bar
29-17-4
52
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved eh Hugs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took drink of water the touched spatula to flip onions on grill no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee and employee then washed hands in hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with debris on bar farthest end from kitchen, can opener has build up of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle and food container in hand sink in kitchen on cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine. Employee labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on bathroom area has build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour with handle touching. Employee removed scoop.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board in prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on deli reach in cooler. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Educated employees and employees drained the water and are thawing under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container next to hand sink no label. Flour labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Build up of debris on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on prep table next to cutting board with foods being prepped.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working with food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged carrots on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed carrots to riser. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. 2 chest freezers with frozen foods stored in threat of building. Employe moved all foods inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
25
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by large container. Employee moved container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen. Operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen, to the left of the dishwasher shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.
13-04-4
70
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk batter temped at 49F. Operator placed batter in ice bath and cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Operator could not name any big six food borne illnesses. Educated employee and sent big six information hand out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer cleaning machine stored in front of hand wash sink in kitchen to the left of the cook line was blocked. Operator moved the machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator could not provide proof of staff training for all employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in dry storage area behind the bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine shows accumulation of debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection has expiration date of 2-1-2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on three door deli cooler shows cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on three door cooler on the cook line behind the fryers. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fan covers in reach in cooler show accumulation of debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen to the right of the grill, wall shows accumulation of debris and grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Localz Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Localz Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Localz Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Localz Sports Bar & Grill.
How does Localz Sports Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Localz Sports Bar & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Localz Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Localz Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Localz Sports 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 Localz Sports Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Localz Sports Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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