Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 11 violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant's 33 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked rice inside Walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivering soiled dishes and picking up clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottle stored on HWS by ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside pickles container in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed some CO2 tanks unsecured throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and around reach in freezer in front of Beer walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork box stored on Walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by deep fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled by reach in freezer in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled by kitchen entrance. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork ribs uncovered inside reach in cooler across deep fryer in kitchen, and inside Walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
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. Observed yellowfin tuna and mahi fish inside bags in reach in cooler. Operator removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
33
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed employee touching pants and after that touching clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was trained on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hand and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by ice machine. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside hot sauce container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured inside kitchen. Employee secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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. Observed Tuna inside bag in Walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle broken stored by reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board by three compartment sink. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by stove in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall behind cook line.
36-27-5
50
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer. Operator stored food safely and correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container on dry storage shelf. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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. Observed tuna and mahi mahi bags inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave by white reach in freezer. Operator cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on shelf in kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed croutons container uncovered inside kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container in ware washing area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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. Observed mahi and tuna bags inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen. Operator put a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored by ice machine on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handle touching chicken wings inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer in kitchen. Employee stored tong correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by beer Walk in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator put fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside ware washing area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed white rice containers not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator rice was cooked last Tuesday December 5th, 2023. Operator date marked containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups stored inside rice and flour containers inside ware washing area. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed raw tuna packages inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryers in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside beer Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator put meat under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
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. Observed raw tuna inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen door by ice machine. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by stove inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on reach in cooler by stove inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled can opener blade in front of Beer Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer stored on prep table inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on ware washing area floor. Employee removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Beer Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Also, observed tomato boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by fryers inside kitchen. Also, observed inside Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by stove inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by stove inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant.
How does Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant 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 Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Tom's Sports Bar Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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