Bay Street Sports Grill

119 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615229

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 32 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 13, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 13 complaint inspection
6 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)
-48
Administrative complaint on Jul 13
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score32

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul132026

Complaint inspection

13 violations found

First visitJul 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed marinaded raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); in bottom of reach in cooler next to grill. Person in charge stated it has been in cooler overnight, See stop sale.
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
  See stop sale. Observed commercially packaged coleslaw date marked 7-4 not consumed / sold within 7 days after opening. See stop sale.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed marinaded raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); in bottom of reach in cooler next to grill. Person in charge stated it has been in cooler overnight, See stop sale. Also, sliced Swiss cheese (45°F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed cheese stacked higher than chill line. Person in charge stated cheese was placed there today. Person in charge removed some of the cheese and placed in bottom of cooler to chill.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Observed vacuum breaker missing on threaded hose Bibb in storage closet behind bar.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed two flying insects next to dirty linen hamper next to chemical storage shelf, and one flying insect near cabinet next to restroom and one flying insect near prep table.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed establishment preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license.
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  Observed commercially packaged ready to eat sausage in glass door reach-in cooler across from triple sink opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Person in charge date marked sausage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed one soda holster in bar area soiled.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Person in charge labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed interior of glass door reach-in cooler across from triple sink and shelving in same cooler soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed wrapped sleeves of single service lids and containers in storage room behind bar not stored 6 inches off floor.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed wall in restroom next to cabinet in disrepair/ has a hole in lower part of wall next to sink.
  Wall/ floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  Observed wall near hand wash sink next to triple sink not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Also wall across from large ice machine not smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. Also, unsealed concrete floor in kitchen, prep area and ware washing area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.