Rudy's Sports Bar
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
45
Score
Rudy's Sports Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Rudy's Sports Bar was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Rudy's Sports Bar's latest score of 45 falls below the Largo average of 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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, chlorine bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained, staff replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind cook line, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler in kitchen
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside behind bar
08B-62-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
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 handle buried in flour bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
45
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mixer bottles and can drinks in drink ice behind bar
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pizza dough in walk in cooler, eggs relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles and can drinks in drink ice behind bar, staff burned and replaced ice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
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 chlorine and primmed system **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled at bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet mop heads stored in hand sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles over chest coolers on at bar not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage over coolers on cook line
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of limes on floor in beer cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest coolers at bar **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest coolers at bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
27
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
26
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheddar cheese 46 F stacked in top section of cooler - discussed storage of food and temperature monitoring with manager - cheese moved to walk in freezer recheck 41 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen , removed soiled gloves and began putting new gloves on without washing hands - reviewed hand washing and glove use with manager and employee - employee then washed hands prior to putting gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
05-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board heavily soiled/ stained at cook line - reviewed with manager - manager removed cutting board from use **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at outside bar
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added . Ice bin on wheels behind the outside bar
51-16-7
Basic - Food ( packages of beer cheese ) stored on floor in walk in freezer - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of hotdogs thawed in standing water - reviewed proper thawing methods with manager - employee moved hotdogs to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
45
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Tomatoes were not being heated or cooked to 145f. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Stop sale not warranted. Employee discarded sliced tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
29-39-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple containers inside bowl of hand wash sink. Employee removed items. **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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in bar area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle and squeeze bottles located next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substances are not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door soiled with black substance.
23-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-cooler on cook line sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in ice pan. Re temped 42f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired license. 02/01/2023. Operator renewed license, verified 02/012024 expiration date. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented #10 can of jalapeños in dry storage area near walk-in cooler.
01B-01-4
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. In stand-alone refrigerator on cook line items held more than 24 hours. Shredded cheese Italian sausage Operator date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 operator written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table located near walk-in freezer. Meat slicer located on prep table near walk-in freezer, used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized meat slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen located near washing and dryer.
31B-03-4
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. In stand-alone refrigerator Raw chicken thawed 24 hours ago not date marked. In reach-cooler thawed 24 hours ago not date marked Raw chicken Raw beef Operator date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated/IDd. In walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented #10 can of jalapeños in dry storage area near walk-in cooler. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets in bar area soiled with mold-like substances.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-server fold over trays located in room next to office, not protected/inverted. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed cook use dry wiping cloth to wipe down food contact surfaces, then storing soiled cloth on top of prep table. Operator placed towel in soiled linen container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in bar area, stored on top of reach-cooler in bar area. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line above reach-in freezer.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon stored inside of chili in walk-in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on cook line next to reach-in cooler. Reach-in freezer in bar area.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen is engaging in food preparation without hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long beard, engaging in food preparation without beard guard
13-04-4
19
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: 8 live flies at bar area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: -1 live roach towards hallway in kitchen -1 live roach in bar Operator killed roaches and sanitized area during time of inspection. -1 live fly during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Beer cheese in tall single door reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pizza sauce in tall single door reach-in cooler of cook line made two days ago. Cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside of panko mix on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish pit area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulation under fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over ready-to-eat ranch and unwashed lettuce over ready-to-eat pickles in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ham in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler on cook line Food debris on top of pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda nozzle in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickle juice and box of limes on floor of beer walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rudy's Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rudy's Sports Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rudy's Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rudy's Sports Bar.
How does Rudy's Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Rudy's Sports Bar most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Rudy's Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rudy's Sports Bar have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rudy's Sports Bar 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 Rudy's Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rudy's Sports Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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