The Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217403
What drove the grade
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 10 basic-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels observed at handwashing sink closest to walk-in cooler. Employee was notified and placed paper towels at hand sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. Hot dog roller has been removed from enclosed kitchen area. Handwashing sink and ice machine have also been moved to opposite sides than otherwise stated in approved plans.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager on entire staff list including operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Entire establishment lacks proof of employee training. Employee training has been scheduled for next week by operator.
Basic10
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Rust on bottoms shelves of reach-in cooler in areas where beer kegs stand.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean single service containers on bar table near back side of bar closest to three compartment sink. Employee was notified and moved sanitizer bucket to proper shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Drink lines throughout bar have heavy accumulation of dirt, dust and hair.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Doors to all bathrooms are non self closing. Owner has been made aware of the necessity for self closing tight fitting doors.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
(2) Bags of trash on ground directly next to dumpster behind building. Operator placed bags in dumpster when notified.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water on floor underneath ice machine near walk-in cooler. Standing water on floor in middle of "game room" area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Excess of cups and mold like debris underneath main bar area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Multiple unsecured tanks in "game room" area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.