How many health inspections has SPORTSCASTERS had?

SPORTSCASTERS has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SPORTSCASTERS ever been shut down?

Yes, SPORTSCASTERS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SPORTSCASTERS?

The most frequently cited violations at SPORTSCASTERS are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

SPORTSCASTERS

2655 E BAY DR, Largo, FL 337712418

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BUZZ CITY INC · License: SEA6207683

SPORTSCASTERS in Largo, FL has 25 inspections on record with 155 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

155Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 26, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SPORTSCASTERS
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 15, 2018	Rodent activity	09:59:00

Inspection History (25)

Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Apr 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SPORTSCASTERS has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SPORTSCASTERS had?: SPORTSCASTERS has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SPORTSCASTERS ever been shut down?: Yes, SPORTSCASTERS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SPORTSCASTERS?: The most frequently cited violations at SPORTSCASTERS are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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