LARGO, Pinellas County

FAT CAT TAVERN

3665 EAST BAY DR SUITE 100, LARGO, FL 33771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Dec 11, 2023
City
LARGO
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22500980

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 2023-12-11: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22500979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 22483325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in walk in cooler over ready to eat hot dogs. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22483320

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (85F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (72F - Cold Holding); real butter (67 F - Cold Holding); Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22483315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle reach in cooler on ice cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (85F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Reach in cooler cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (72F - Cold Holding); real butter (67 F - Cold Holding); On prep table fresh garlic butter (74F - Cold Holding) Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22483319

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane Fuel - stored on cutting board. Sanitizer stored with food under prep table near flour Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22483316

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese cake in walk in cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22483318

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Slicer soiled Soda gun soiled at bar. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22483327

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22483321

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onion soup, cheese cake, hotdogs, cuttomatoesin reach in cooler and reach in cooler no labels or preparation date. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22483328

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most doors and handles soiled. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22483312

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. Three pieces of fish in walk in fridge. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22483317

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22483329

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cup on prep station Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22483313

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22483326

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under dishwasher Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22483324

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22483323

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22483314

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets in kitchen soiled. Hoods soiled Warning

36-10-4

Detail 22483322

Basic - soiled floors under cook line. Warning

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 22422325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef removed from original packaging stored over hamburger buns in walk-in freezer. Operator placed beef on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22422334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 2:00pm a. cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) b. sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22422333

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer located on table next to oven, used more than 4 hours ago soiled with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 22422335

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking spoon inside bowl of hand wash sink located in wait station area.

11-26-1

Detail 22422324

Intermediate - No proof provided that three food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-103

22-20-5

Detail 22422320

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in dry-storage and wait station area soiled. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22422321

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside of container of salt mix on shelf above reach-in cooler. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22422330

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 22422332

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses stored on shelf in wait station area are wet.

36-22-4

Detail 22422328

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near mop sink in the kitchen.

36-11-4

Detail 22422327

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cook line. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 22422331

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on wall behind fat-fryer.

22-08-4

Detail 22422329

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Three microwaves soiled with food debris located on shelf above reach-in cooler used more than 24 hours ago. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22422336

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior on cook line soiled with food debris.

29-20-5

Detail 22422322

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink near dishmachine slow draining water and mop sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 22422323

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of assorted cut lemons, wedges, cherries, and oranges at bar not covered. Walk-in cooler a. Raw chicken in pan b. Tortilla chips c. Raw shrimp in pan d. Raw fish e. Raw philly steak Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22422326

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of mixed seasoning stored on top of shelf above reach-in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled seasoning salt mix. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-16-4

Detail 22057185

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took trash to back of restaurant and came in and did not wash hands prepared food.

35A-02-6

Detail 22057190

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1live fly in kitchen landing on cutting board. Employee exterminated. Cleaned and sanitised area. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22057191

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food residue left on cutter after washing. Manger washed and sanitised Cutting board solid . Slicer had food debris on it. Educated employee on nightly cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22057189

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near dry storage area Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22057188

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage area near office. Employee cleaned and sanitised area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22057187

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups placed on drying rack wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22057186

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of deli reach in cooler.

Apr 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 21932358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 21930228

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind deli cooler 1 live roach behind microwave 2 live roaches over the breading station rack 9 live roaches clean dish shelves 3 live roaches under shelf over freezer in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Observed 2 live roaches on wall near dish machine, approximately 10 live under prep tables on legs, approximately 4 live on cooks line. Time Extended

35A-23-4

Detail 21930227

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall kitchen prep area in shelving area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Observed on wall near dish machine behind shelf. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21930230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches behind deli cooler on top of electrical boxes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on cook line floor Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21930231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21930226

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease build up in oven and on top of stove. On cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: interior of oven soiled Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21930229

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and stove top soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: sides of fryer and casters on cook line soiled. Time Extended

Apr 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 18Total: 26

35A-02-6

Detail 21928733

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies under hand sink in kitchen 3 live flies on wall in dish area Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21928749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21928741

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind deli cooler 1 live roach behind microwave 2 live roaches over the breading station rack 9 live roaches clean dish shelves 3 live roaches under shelf over freezer in kitchen Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21928735

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall kitchen prep area in shelving area. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21928740

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty glass to food plate no hand wash. Educated employee. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21928732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 49F. Employee moved blue cheese to freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21928736

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled, can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21928739

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp made 4-09-2023 no date mark. Educated employee about date marking. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21928753

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

14-01-5

Detail 21928748

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cole slaw in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21928742

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-01-2023 licenses displayed Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21928737

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches behind deli cooler on top of electrical boxes. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21928745

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish rack. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21928747

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area wet-nesting. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21928728

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 21928752

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Walls soiled with grease near hood system. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21928729

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between equipment on cook line. Employees removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21928750

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease build up in oven and on top of stove. On cook line Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21928751

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in coolers. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21928738

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21928730

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and stove top soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21928743

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21928744

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21928731

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods in walk in cooler no common label name. Repeat Violation Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21928746

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor under equipment on cook line skied with food and grease debris, floor in walk in cooler soiled with food and debris. Warning

14-73-4

Detail 21928734

Basic - container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray is not effective dripping into bowl at cook line. Warning

Aug 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 19Total: 25

41-07-4

Detail 21287193

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -dermoplast above condiments in kitchen

22-41-4

Detail 21287189

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher in bar (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed using three compartment sink until dish machine is fixed

03A-02-5

Detail 21287190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes(50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce(51F - Cold Holding) Item was held out for less than 4 hours per operator Operator voluntarily discarded Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21287175

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles next to to-go plates at front counter Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21287174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler below microwave has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at prep station in kitchen -stove top has accumulation of food residue -soda gun in bar has accumulation of food residue Employee cleaned gun during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21287185

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice from 8/12/2022 Discussed date marking with operator during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21287182

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

51-11-4

Detail 21287177

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 21287196

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21287195

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 21287180

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -lunch bag on prep table next to steam table in kitchen Employee moved item during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21287184

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping raw chicken

24-08-4

Detail 21287179

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups in bar area

36-73-4

Detail 21287172

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

36-17-5

Detail 21287192

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at cooks line in kitchen -in bar area

08B-38-4

Detail 21287194

Basic - Food stored on floor. -boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21287176

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -above stove at cooks line

14-69-4

Detail 21287191

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest next to fryers at cooks line

22-08-4

Detail 21287178

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -multiple microwaves above prep table have accumulation of food residue -stove oven has accumulation of food residue

31B-04-4

Detail 21287183

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at Hand sink next to dish washing machine -females restroom

23-03-4

Detail 21287181

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of stove have accumulation of grease -sides of grill have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -barrel next to fryer has accumulation of grease -reach in freezer chest next to fryer has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler gasket at cooks line has accumulation of grease residue

08B-39-4

Detail 21287173

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee began slicing tomatoes from an unwashed box of tomatoes Label on the box states that food items should be washed before use Discussed washing all produce before use Operator voluntarily discarded food items during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21287187

Basic - Stored food not covered. -chicken in walk-in freezer not covered

36-27-5

Detail 21287188

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep station in kitchen has accumulation of dust

02D-01-5

Detail 21287186

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep table and cooks line in the kitchen area -seasoning container above prep table in kitchen area

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21063168

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of oven cleaner stored next to cracker meal on bottom shelf across from fryers. Employee put oven cleaner in bin with other chemicals. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21063167

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line.

02C-02-5

Detail 21063163

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili, pico de gallo, cooked rice, cooked pasta, in walk in cooler not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 21063162

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White chute interior of both ice machines soiled with mold-like substance.

08B-38-4

Detail 21063165

Basic - Food stored on floor. Haddock, ground beef, mozzarella sticks,and bread on floor in Walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21063164

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cool line soiled with food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 21063166

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by doors into dining room.

22-16-4

Detail 21063169

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and shelves of reach in cooler next to back door soiled with food debris.

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20598409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 44°F cold hold, coleslaw 51°F cold hold, lettuce 48°F cold hold, cooked chicken 50°F cold hold, boiled eggs 45°F cold hold. All foods in unit for less than 4 hours. Lids were open in prep table coleslaw and chicken double panned. Operator iced down foods out of temperature Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20598406

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener stored on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20598407

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Indoor grill Warning

06-09-1

Detail 20598411

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. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20598410

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20598408

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Exterior of fixed equipment Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20598412

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Unit behind serving line. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20598414

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance behind dish washer. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20598413

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning