Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park
Last inspected:
7402 49 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park has accumulated 299 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The bar was shut down once for roach and fly activity. Fire inspections documented multiple propane tanks stored inside the building under both its current name and previous operator Pete & Shorty's, a hazard that persisted across two separate owners. The facility faces recurring violations for consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and ventilation issues.
Most recent closure: March 2, 2022 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park: Emergency Closure History (1)
Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022012616 | $400.00 | Mar 2, 2022 | Jacksonville |
Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in liquor room. Empty LP containers. Operator to remove from restaurant.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 propane tanks in storage room near mop sink. 2 tanks have a sticker saying "empty". One tank has a sticker that says "full". Tanks are 15 lbs.
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.
Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 10 inspections52 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 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 (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park last inspected?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park last shut down?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park was last shut down on March 2, 2022 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park had?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park find?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park been fined?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Five Bucks Drinkery in Pinellas Park operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pete & Shorty's (2017-2018).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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