Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo
Last inspected:
12540 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo has logged 35 inspections since 2016 with 462 total violations, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistent across the inspection record, with employee health reporting cited in at least 6 of the 8 most recent inspections, chemical storage violations appearing repeatedly, and food contact surface contamination documented multiple times. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on August 2, 2023, after an inspection documented 6 high-priority violations including management awareness failures, toxic substance control issues, and chemical storage violations. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauge deficiencies were recorded in May 2019. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, approved food sources, and handwashing facilities, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
13.2
violations / inspection
13.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Class K and extinguisher in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-20: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Class K and extinguisher in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-17: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Class K and extinguisher in kitchen
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections55 violations · 41 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo last inspected?
- Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo had?
- Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo find?
- Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Golden Bear Restaurant in Largo has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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