Sparta Seafood & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Sparta Seafood & Grill six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Sparta Seafood & Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator removed cutting replenished paper towels during the inspection **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 - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves have cardboard lining them, build up of debris observed. Discyussed with operator that cardboard can not be used because it is a porous material that can not be properly cleaned and sanitized.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, food storage area has a heavy accumulation of food debris and grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles and a spray bottle containing foods removed from the original container containers not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
58
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on kitchen shelves at time of inspection.
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 prepared foods in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with red liquid stored on front line at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line at time of inspection.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor near door of walk in freezer at time of inspection.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave is soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
22-08-4
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper in reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package before thawing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has strips for quaternary and not chlorine. Chlorine is being used in triple sink and sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Snapper fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on flip top cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper in reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package before thawing. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained white cutting board on flip top cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has strips for quaternary and not chlorine. Chlorine is being used in triple sink and sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. All expired on 9/10/2024 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers on cookline. **Warning**
29-49-6
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. Snapper fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee thawing chicken in containing of still water. Discussed with person in charge. Employee began thawing chicken under running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on flip top cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
52
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Mar 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sparta Seafood & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sparta Seafood & Grill on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sparta Seafood & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sparta Seafood & Grill.
How does Sparta Seafood & Grill compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
Sparta Seafood & Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has Sparta Seafood & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sparta Seafood & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sparta Seafood & Grill 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 Sparta Seafood & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sparta Seafood & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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