Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor has been inspected eight times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor's latest score of 70 falls below the Largo average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bread and spinach in deli prep cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press surface soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed preparing sandwiches with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press surface soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes in deli prep cooler with stickers, to properly washed
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on prep cooler Surface of sandwich press soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage room
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
13-04-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of Sandwich press soiled. Cutting board stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage room
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo oven on counter
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items, including salad, sandwiches, desserts and bottled juice in grab and go cooler not properly labeled, operator labeled items **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
64
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to prep cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to turbo oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
78
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler-deli turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced American (49F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hrs **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep counter **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. One employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to prep cooler **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep counter **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to turbo oven **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected **Warning**
25-06-4
52
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato basil soup in reach in cooler 45F.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup in sugar bin, operator swapped with proper scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged food in self service cooler does not include packaged date or name and address.
02D-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor.
How does Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor 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 Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Caroline's Bardmoor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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