Sauced
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Sauced has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Largo restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used for ice buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in unlabeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. 0 ppm. Chemical won't feed to machine.
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill.
23-03-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink at the bar. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee used hand sink to dump water in the back kitchen. -ice cubes inside hand wash sink at the bar Reviewed with employee hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dusty fan on floor - soiled silverware trays for dish machine . Reviewed with manager
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( mushrooms) stored with ready-to-eat food.( washed celery ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with employee food storage . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at end of bar. Reviewed with manager .
29-17-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tom (48F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding), temped at 2:00pm. Had operator move to freezer. Retemped at 2:40 cut leafy greens 43F and diced tomatoes at 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets show an accumulation of food debris in kitchen at THR fryer area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control and discussed filling it out and using time stamps.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle to the left of the ice machine was not labeled. Employee labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen, to the right of the mixer shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling.
22-08-4
58
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat red sauce. Operator moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door deli cooler in kitchen , sliced tomatoes, temped at 11:50 (48F - Cold Holding), retemped at 12:15 at 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In back of restaurant, hose bib has no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in between kitchen and bar area shows mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under flattop in kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phones on table in kitchen above bread buns.
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor under the two fryers shows excessive accumulation of grease and debris.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the fryer in kitchen shows accumulation of debris and grease. Hood filters in kitchen area show excessive accumulation of debris and grease like substance. Gaskets on three door deli cooler shows accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Restroom in kitchen area has a objectionable odor.
36-64-5
43
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sauced last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sauced on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sauced?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sauced.
How does Sauced compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Sauced most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Sauced's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sauced have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sauced means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sauced inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sauced is inspected around three times per year on average.
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