The Corner Pocket

12686 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Corner Pocket, the earliest from 2023. The Corner Pocket was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Largo facility scores 75, putting The Corner Pocket on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26 **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of air fryers heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar

29-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White glassware freezer at bar **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease inside air fryers

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar, per bartender ran out last night. Bartender filled a cup of hand soap from restroom and placed at bar sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate posted at register expired

53B-14-5

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer behind bar

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink behind bar

31B-04-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

11-27-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar . Reviewed with person in charge . Soap placed at hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink . Reviewed with person in charge . Trash can relocated **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at bar. Reviewed with person in charge .

22-16-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area: half and half 64 degrees F, heavy whipping cream 44 degrees F. Operator placed cream in cooler. Discussed placing foods on ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Beer cooler at bar- Half and half 48F, heavy whipping cream 49F, discussed with employee about keeping items at proper temperature, employee moved to reach in freezer **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Observed drink ice in contact with black mold like substance in ice machine. Stop sale issued for ice machine. Discussed with employee that ice needs to be burned and interior needs to be cleaned and sanitized **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer of bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Corner Pocket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Corner Pocket on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Corner Pocket?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Corner Pocket.

How does The Corner Pocket compare to other restaurants in Largo?

The Corner Pocket most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.

Has The Corner Pocket's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Corner Pocket have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Corner Pocket 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 The Corner Pocket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Corner Pocket is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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