The Dog Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
The Dog Bar, located at 2300 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 17, 2026. This inspection noted one critical, two major, and three minor violations, including the presence of mold-like substances in the ice machine and food debris in the microwave. While most of its seven recorded inspections have been low-risk, this recent inspection identified several areas requiring attention.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
74
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of bar soiled with black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in front of ice bin. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in rear prep room soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at bar. Employee removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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