Gooses Sports Bar

11988 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, FL 33774 · Permanent Food Service · License 6213061

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 68 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (3 repeats), 4 basic (2 repeats)
-32
Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep232026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw beef burger patty wrapped in parchment paper placed on top of sliced cheddar in deli cooler, beef removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
  Hanging under beer taps behind bar
  Repeat violation
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Soda gun holsters soiled behind bar
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Serving tray blocking hand sink behind bar
  Repeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Hand sink in kitchen
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 kitchen staff and 2 bartenders present
  Repeat violation
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  Repeat violation
Basic4
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use equipment not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  In use chicken wing mixing bowl stored on top of trash can on cook line, staff removed for proper cleaning
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Deli cooler gaskets soiled
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Accumulation of grease under fryers
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

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.