Sports Pub
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
25
Score
Across the available record, Sports Pub has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Sports Pub's 25 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 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. Observed bar tender and cook touching a plated sandwich with the bare hands . Bread and Set up was stop sale. Cook washed hands and put gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No letter for conch parasite destruction. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over cooked beef in lift lid unit **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and prep area handwashing sinks **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked poultry and cooked beef , conch ceviche **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Cooked washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and prep area handwashing sinks **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside bar and outside bar **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Men's bathroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
25
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in new prep room
36-36-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 112 F **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in new prep area preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: The prep area is under construction. The hand wash sink has not been installed . **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - New prep room Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: ceiling stiles for the new prep room are not installed at callback inspection but are on site to be installed. The prep are is still under construction. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (58*F - Cold Holding); Fish (57*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57*F - Cold Hold these item were stored in the lift lid unit on cook line that was unplugged today Toto thaw out. all food was relocated to walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Food was out of temperature less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open blade is soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in new prep area preparation area.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.
04-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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/. There are no approved plans on base for the remodel that is taking place in the restaurant. New prep area has been added in the location of the office. There is also refrigeration storage outside the back door and it covered area that is enclosed by a fence. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Door and Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - New prep room Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the ground
25-05-4
32
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on food prep table and food storage shelving **Warning**
41-10-4
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 cutting lettuce without wearing gloves instructed and educated the cook to wash hands and put on gloves to touch ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. In the new food prep area with freezers and slicer the handwash sink is not connected to water or drain. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of items in handwashing sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A new prep area has been added to the kitchen . There are no plans on base for the establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - The can opener blade Is soiled with food debris, rust . The cutting board on prep table is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin indoor machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Behind the walk-in cooler Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area . **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored on the floor **Warning**
24-07-4
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. Observed cases of raw fish in ROP packaging in cases thawing in the walkin cooler . The Fish is not completely thawed yet. Instructed the cook to open all packages during inspection **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. New prep area floor missing tiles **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed soda syrup boxes and rack stored outside in an unenclosed area behind the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - In the walk-in cooler Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Oil stored on floor in storage trailer and buckets containing pickles stored on the floor in the wall in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the ground outside back door. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - The walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
22
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing food preparation area wher slicer has been relocated to **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Handwash sink missing food preparation area wher slicer has been relocated to . Handwash sink is planned for installation in slicer area. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall..by the back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Hole in or other damage to wall..by the back door **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Unable to find test strips at callback inspection **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a open air room , where fencing is the wall and ceiling is not enclosed. Slicer is in this area and conch fritters are being mixed in this area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: At callback inspection the makeshift prep area that is outside of the kitchen in a fenced area is being used to store and prepare food, a slicer and 4 refrigeration units with food storage are located in this area. This area must be completely enclosed and have approved drawings with approved finishes and handwash sink , or all food storage and preparation equipment must be relocated to inside the enclosed kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: At callback inspection The slicer has been relocated to inside the restaurant. At callback inspection the makeshift prep area that is outside of the kitchen in a fenced area is being used to store and prepare food, a slicer and 4 refrigeration units with food storage are located in this area. This area must be completely enclosed and have approved drawings with approved finishes and handwash sink , or all food storage and preparation equipment must be relocated to inside the enclosed kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Prep area Outback not fully enclosed, slicer and refrigeration are in this area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Prep area Outback not fully enclosed, slicer and refrigeration are in this area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Prep area Outback not fully enclosed refrigeration are in this area. **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
70
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At bar the corner Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or mold like substance . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: At bar the corner Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or mold like substance . **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a open air room , where fencing is the wall and ceiling is not enclosed. Slicer is in this area and conch fritters are being mixed in this area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: At callback inspection the makeshift prep area that is outside of the kitchen in a fenced area is being used to store and prepare food, a slicer and 4 refrigeration units with food storage are located in this area. This area must be completely enclosed and have approved drawings with approved finishes and handwash sink , or all food storage and preparation equipment must be relocated to inside the enclosed kitchen. **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Prep area Outback not fully enclosed, slicer and refrigeration are in this area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Prep area Outback not fully enclosed, slicer and refrigeration are in this area. **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
55
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - At bar the corner Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or mold like substance .
36-27-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door is falling off , stand up freezer is not working, no food in unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Food being prepared in a open air room , where fencing is the wall and ceiling is not enclosed. Slicer is in this area and conch fritters are being mixed in this area
08B-32-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom used by employees
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door,
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Prep area Outback not fully enclosed, slicer and refrigeration are in this area.
35B-04-4
37
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. @Outside bar
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine is soiled soda gun holster @ outside bar are soiled .
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. @outside bar over ice bin
29-17-4
52
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen Walls and doors and fryer area are soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of beer tap ice bin is soiled. Walk-in cooler fan covers are dusty. PVC pipes for beer lines in walk-in cooler are soiled with mold like substance . The exterior of white cooler holding bottled beer soiled with black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Under triple sink in kitchen the Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves are not painted or sealed . The shelves are holding packaged food items in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sports Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sports Pub on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sports Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sports Pub.
How does Sports Pub compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Sports Pub most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Sports Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sports Pub have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sports Pub 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 Sports Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sports Pub is inspected around four times per year on average.
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