FERGS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
1320 CENTRAL AVE, ST PETERSBURG, FL 337051654
License #6212681
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →FERGS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 26, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) dented can labeled "marinara" sauce
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in coolers at front patio bar keg coolers
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Discussed with management to renew. Operator paid for and renewed license during inspection.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Inspector discussed measures to resurface cutting boards for extended use.
- [36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood system on cook line.
- [31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in rear quick service food area missing piping and water. Employees are able to wash hands in other hand wash sink a short distance away.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment hold chicken wings on time in the kitchen. Is accurately following 4 hour parameters however missing written plan. Manager on duty completed and filled out written plan with inspector.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of reach-in cooler shelves at front bar rusted.
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FERGS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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