THE DECK BAR & GRILLE
5901 SUN BLVD, #100, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33715
License #6215288
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THE DECK BAR & GRILLE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 โ an F grade โ a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 112 total violations โ 13 critical, 22 major, 77 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 14, 2026 shows 25 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 20 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Buildup of black mold like substance in both ice machines in main bar area.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grease on handles throughout kitchen.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Part of ceiling missing over top of handwashing sink near main cook line. Ceiling tile leading to attic does not fully seal shut.
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. (5) Dead roaches found on premise. (1) Dead roach found on floor next to back prep sink. (1) Dead roach found on ground near dart boards in dining area. (3) Dead roaches found on ground in dining area near canopy storage. Discussed finds with supervisor Lisa Day Walker. Discussed proper vermin control with operator. Employee removed dead and cleaned and sanitized the area where roaches were found.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on meat slicer on prep table in main kitchen. Employee removed phone and sanitized area. Employee back pack held on bottom shelf of prep table. Employee moved bag to proper storage area and sanitized area.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clean dishes on shelf in dishwashing area.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind main cook line has excessive buildup of grease and food debris along entire back wall.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of beer bottles seen on floor of walk-in cooler.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to order window.
- [16-38-5] Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge on dish machine does not properly read temperature.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in main kitchen has buildup of burnt food debris on bottom shelf.
- [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above main cook line lack proper shielding.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided choking poster to operator.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above main cook line have excessive buildup of grease and debris. Buildup of mold like substance on back wall of soda dispenser near the main order window.
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil seen used as shelf cover on main cook line on top of reach-in freezer.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth seen in use multiple times throughout kitchen. Dry wiping cloths were discarded by employee.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both reach-in coolers along main cook line. Standing water in beer reach-in cooler in main bar area.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind main cook line had excessive build up of grease and food debris along entire back wall.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink in main bar area has leak coming from u-joint.
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Multiple dented cans found in dry storage area. Cans have been segregated from other foods by employee. (4) #10 Cans beans dented (1) #10 Can sauerkraut dented (1) #10 Can queso dented
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork held above raw haddock on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Employee moved pork to lower shelf.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice bucket seen hanging off handwashing sink. Employee removed bucket from sink.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels seen at handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Employee replaced paper towels at handwashing sink.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of unknown liquid (Bleach Cleaner) not properly labeled. Employee labeled bottle.
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