Largo, Pinellas County

LOCALZ SPORTS BAR & GRILL

14219 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo, FL 33774

FoodSeating
Latest violations
20
3 High Priority
Feb 18, 2025
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 20

50-08-7

Detail 23564543

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment previously licensed under Ledgecock LLC. Per manager on duty, establishment changed ownership on 12/2/24. At time of inspection, no change of ownership application received. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23564544

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid insect spray on shelf next to mop sink Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 23564554

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Raw grouper received ROP frozen in walk in cooler, not removed from packaging prior to thaw Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23564556

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23564546

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in corner of kitchen partially blocked by reach in cooler Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23564551

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM at time of inspection Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23564539

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23564538

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/. Latest plans on file for establishment were approved 9/19/17 under JTC Entertainment LLC. Inspector observed an additional reach in freezer and additional prep cooler in kitchen; two metal sheds located outside at rear of building containing dry good, single service items, chemicals and unused equipment. Two chest freezers were observed outside next to shed containing food (temporarily relocated indoors next to stage) Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23564541

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. Manager unable to provide proof of training for staff. Two employees present at time of inspection with expired training Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23564552

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23564545

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23564555

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents above kitchen soiled Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23564553

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. Raw grouper received ROP frozen in walk in cooler, not removed from packaging prior to thaw Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23564550

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23564557

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Floors soiled under equipment at bar Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 23564540

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Dry goods stored in outdoor metal shed with doors that do not seal Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23564542

Basic - Food stored outside. Two chest freezers located outside behind restaurant containing frozen foods. Staff was able to temporarily relocate freezers indoors next to stage Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23564548

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

23-03-4

Detail 23564547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23564549

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler in kitchen Warning

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-08-5

Detail 23142395

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs stored on same sheet pan as raw beef. Operator placed hot dogs on separate pan. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23142398

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above flour tortillas in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23142392

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 23142400

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers in kitchen are soiled.

16-32-5

Detail 23142399

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Establishment utilizes Quat testing strip for chlorine dishmachine sanitizer.

31B-03-4

Detail 23142396

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 23142401

Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on side of three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled.

16-21-4

Detail 23142390

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-17-5

Detail 23142394

Basic - Floor tile broken near hand wash sink in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23142391

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 23142393

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lemons, limes, and oranges not covered in bar area. Pan of cut onions not covered in walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23142397

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on cooks line not labeled.

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22695103

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw ground beef patties) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( bags of buns) in walk in cooler .employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22695099

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cole slaw 59 F, cut tomatoes 48 F on ice in kitchen under 3 1/2 hours - reviewed with employee temperature monitoring . Employee placed food in freezer for quick chill down recheck cut to,atones 40F, coleslaw 40 F Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22695102

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mickey Manley expired 2/7/24 . Training scheduled for 4/01/24

41-17-4

Detail 22695098

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.p in dish washing area Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22695101

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line - drinks removed Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22695104

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen

29-17-4

Detail 22695100

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at corner area of bar

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 20

12A-05-4

Detail 22133157

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took drink of water the touched spatula to flip onions on grill no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22133150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved eh Hugs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22133154

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee and employee then washed hands in hand sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22133152

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with debris on bar farthest end from kitchen, can opener has build up of debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 22133160

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle and food container in hand sink in kitchen on cook line. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22133161

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine. Employee labeled cleaner. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22133145

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Build up of debris on top of dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22133149

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on prep table next to cutting board with foods being prepped.

40-06-5

Detail 22133151

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 22133153

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working with food no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 22133158

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged carrots on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed carrots to riser. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 22133159

Basic - Food stored outside. 2 chest freezers with frozen foods stored in threat of building. Employe moved all foods inside. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22133148

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on bathroom area has build up of ice.

10-01-5

Detail 22133162

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour with handle touching. Employee removed scoop.

21-04-4

Detail 22133156

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board in prep area.

22-08-4

Detail 22133147

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

23-03-4

Detail 22133155

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on deli reach in cooler. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22133163

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 22133146

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Educated employees and employees drained the water and are thawing under running water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22133144

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container next to hand sink no label. Flour labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21866426

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by large container. Employee moved container. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21866428

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen. Operator labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21866429

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.

13-04-4

Detail 21866427

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.

22-08-4

Detail 21866430

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen, to the left of the dishwasher shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21706458

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk batter temped at 49F. Operator placed batter in ice bath and cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Buttermilk temped at 48F at time of call back inspection. Employee placed in ice bath. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21706460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in dry storage area behind the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21706461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on three door deli cooler shows cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21706459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen to the right of the grill, wall shows accumulation of debris and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21569309

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk batter temped at 49F. Operator placed batter in ice bath and cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21569301

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator could not name any big six food borne illnesses. Educated employee and sent big six information hand out. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21569307

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer cleaning machine stored in front of hand wash sink in kitchen to the left of the cook line was blocked. Operator moved the machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21569305

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21569303

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. Operator could not provide proof of staff training for all employees. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21569306

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in dry storage area behind the bar. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21569299

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine shows accumulation of debris. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21569300

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection has expiration date of 2-1-2021. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21569304

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on three door deli cooler shows cut marks.

14-11-5

Detail 21569308

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on three door cooler on the cook line behind the fryers. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21569302

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fan covers in reach in cooler show accumulation of debris. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21569298

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen to the right of the grill, wall shows accumulation of debris and grease. Warning

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21075103

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license fee during time of inspection. Operator provided confirmation number. #216062067 Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21075101

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below chicken on rack in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21075107

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed big 6 information packet.

22-02-4

Detail 21075108

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21075106

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at end of cook line blocked by knife and metal scrubber. Employee removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21075104

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine by metal chute soiled.

50-09-4

Detail 21075110

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

22-08-4

Detail 21075109

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

12B-13-4

Detail 21075102

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in pan in make table cooler. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21075105

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

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 20337837

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly above bar area. One live fly in kitchen by ware washing Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20337840

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. Half gallon of milk in beer walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20337841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of raw onions in walk-in cooler placed onto a shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20337843

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 20337838

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20337842

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer walk-in cooler gasket soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 20337839

Basic - Stored food not covered. Operator covered heat-treated blueberry sauce Corrected On-Site