Pasadena Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Pasadena Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for South Pasadena sits at 64, putting Pasadena Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Half and half opened yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. It has been closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at beginning of bar.
29-49-6
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler. Operator placed ice on items. a. cooked sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding); b. raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for butter on counter. Operator time marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used to transport ice being served to the public.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked ham stored in same container with raw beef in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator separated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw chicken and raw sausage patties.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths is damaged.
16-37-1
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. Amy Froid expired 01-03-2025
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercooked hamburgers. Provided operator with Consumer Advisory. Observed operator post Consumer Advisory on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice in bar area.
14-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in room located in rear of establishment. Operated secured C02 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not ID'd in reach-in cooler in bar area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve cups stored on floor in storage room. Operator iced items from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Located in room in rear of establishment. Operator locked ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-62-4
22
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near rear door no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in reach in freezer out back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to ice machine outside back area propped open during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
78
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near rear door no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster soiled on bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to ice machine propped open during inspection.
35B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in ice area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice.
10-08-5
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker out back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer out back next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Emailed management information **Time Extended**
51-13-4
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in freezer. Sliced American cheese 42F - cut tomatoes 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker out back door
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance.
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured next soda boxes and out back by ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer out back next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
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. Emailed the manager to print. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on beer cooler. Gaskets torn in roach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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 the manager to print. **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink. Employee removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign behind bar hand sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on beer cooler. Gaskets torn in roach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
47
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
95
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasadena Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasadena Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasadena Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pasadena Bar & Grill.
How does Pasadena Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in South Pasadena?
Pasadena Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the South Pasadena average of 64.
Has Pasadena Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasadena Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pasadena 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 Pasadena Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pasadena Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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