Sharks Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Sharks Bar & Grill has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated and posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Operator printed and posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Puertas expired 1/4/2026 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of pink and black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine next back exit door to left side of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple fluid in spray bottle not labeled next to cook line. Operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekins used to scoop salt on dry storage rack behind cook line. Operator replaced with spoon with handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured outside back door of kitchen next to walk in cooler. Operator put chain on tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler accross from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in strainer of mop bucket. Operator inverted to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance lacking label on dry storage rack behind cook line. Operator labeled as salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of sugar located on shelf in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed items from floor and stored on shelf in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
82
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM in bar area. Employee added more chlorine to sanitizer bucket and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificates for Carla G. 12/20/2020 and Joseph P. 12/20/2020 through FLRA. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Inspector verified the establishment has chlorine chemical associated with the written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. Can opener and food slicer soiled with dried up food debris. Soda gun nozzle in bar area soiled syrup build up.
22-02-4
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. No proof of a Food Employee Reporting Agreement for an employee working on his first day. Emailed manager DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form for employee currently engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of pink and black mold like substance in interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickle cups stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave spoiled with dried up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler soiled with dried up food debris through the interior.
22-16-4
43
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can Fancy Tomato sauce 10 can on dry storage rack. Marinara sauce 10 can on dry storage rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to bottom of reach in. Due to overfilling Stand alone reach in cooler. Ground beef - inside half pan (47F - Cold Holding) employee discarded. No stop sale issued
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near slicer degreaser. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Coleslaw, and in salt. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. During inspection observed a vapor pen on prep table next to cook line employee moved and wash hands.
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sour cream house made not covered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in Kitchen
22-20-5
55
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Cook prepared a chicken salad he put diced tomatoes on salad with bare hands. Educated bare hand contact. Threw salad away and washed hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Liquor bottles stored in ice used for drinks in both ice bins at bar.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
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. Bowl Used for coleslaw at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of reach in cooler soiled at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook cooking chicken eating chips. Educated cook.
12B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at cook line.
21-12-4
43
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored on dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration during time of inspection.
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee at cooks line handled cellphone then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm corrected to 200ppm during time of inspection. ) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. -milk in bar area opened more than 24 hours Employee uncertain of date PIC voluntarily discarded milk during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -stove top has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at cooks line in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -container with salt on dry storage rack -seasoning containers at dry storage rack Operator covered containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -reach in cooler, chair, buckets, and mats near walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over deli meat in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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. -portion cup used to scoop salt in dry storage area Operator moved portion cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -metal pans on dry drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep counter at front counter
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -handbag on prep table at front counter Employee moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups in bar area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on double door reach in cooler next to ice machine is torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box with lime on the floor in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on cooks line has accumulation of food residue -stove oven has accumulation of food residue at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in cooler gasket at prep station has accumulation of food residue -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
17
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Bar & Grill?
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 Sharks Bar & Grill.
How does Sharks Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Sharks Bar & Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Sharks Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sharks Bar & Grill 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 Sharks Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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