1st and Goal Sports Bar
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited 1st and Goal Sports Bar 17 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Expired 6.1.25. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: License still expired at callback. Person in charge on phone with Tallahassee during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
19
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle trash can, then handle pan of food without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in women's restroom. Observed one live flying insect in not in use ice cream well at severer area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in chemical storage room by employee restroom in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rasta sauce at 49F in reach in cooler, person in charge states has had in and out of unit. Recommended holding small amount out on ice or time. Also, ox tails on counter at 53F person in charge began cooking. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tags removed from oysters in reach in freezer. Person in charge added tags back to bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap from hand wash sink by cook line. Person in charge provided. Also, missing paper towels from back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Missing soap and paper towels from employee restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler/ reach in cooler made Sunday with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink mix cases stored on floor in green room office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor in back kitchen near oven. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing from right sided cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs on handle of oven. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior with debris buildup. Interior of oven with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers with grease buildup. Cooktop with debris buildup. Debris buildup around and inside of not in use interior of ice cream chest. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in not in use walk in cooler, in green room.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in pan at room temperature. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One urinal out of order in men's restroom.
32-23-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in back kitchen leaking onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket under sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
18
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail made yesterday cooling overnight per person in charge at 47-52F in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ox tail made yesterday cooling overnight per person in charge at 47-52F in reach in cooler.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing date last served, not kept with original container. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from both restrooms. Missing paper towels in kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added breakfast prep area with food storage in hotel side located behind front desk. Area has food storage and reach in coolers, no hand wash sink and no triple sink. Closest hand sink and triple sink is located in restaurant bar. Establishment also has reach in cooler located in guest room 121. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing several hood filter panels at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in white reach in freezers in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles touching ice in both ice wells in bar.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Missing door from women's restroom stall. Also, one urinal out of order in men's restroom.
32-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
30
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
May 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 flying insects on wall and piping under prep sink. Observed 2 flying insects by dry storage area. Observed approximately 15 flying insects on and around empty mop bucket, dustpans in hall by restroom and storage rooms. Observed 2 flying insects in bar area. Person in charge killed until approximately 10 flying insect remained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed two flying insects under dishmachine on wall. Person in charge killed during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
86
May 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 flying insects on wall and piping under prep sink. Observed 2 flying insects by dry storage area. Observed approximately 15 flying insects on and around empty mop bucket, dustpans in hall by restroom and storage rooms. Observed 2 flying insects in bar area. Person in charge killed until approximately 10 flying insect remained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one rodent dropping in hole in wall between dish area and back ovens. Person in charge removed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in mop sink due to missing tiles. Observed standing water on floor in bar area near ice bin. Observed standing water around drain by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
70
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shucked oysters in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potatoes, greens, oxtail, rice in hot holding unit at 89-93F. Person in charge states has been reheating 3.5 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Potatoes, greens, oxtail, rice in hot holding unit at 89-93F. Person in charge states has been reheating 3.5 hours. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb under hand wash sink on ride side wall. Also, vacuum breaker at mop sink in incorrect location, needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment has no oysters tags during inspection.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paoertowels at any hand wash sink in kitchen. Also missing in women's restroom. Missing soap from all hand wash sinks in kitchen beside the sink by back door.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at several area in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Also, ovens with heavy debris buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris buildup in white reach in freezers. Also, fans in walk in cooler with debris buildup.
23-03-4
37
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hangs lower than flood rim of sink at dishmachine.
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink, needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training.
53A-03-7
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle missing from one sink in men's restroom. Person in charge states plumber is due today to repair.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at mop sink with cracking. Floors at dishmachine with debris buildup. Standing water observed on floor under triple sink. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. Hole in wall observed by hand wash sink by dishmachine.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in back of kitchen with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the time of inspection observed steady stream of water leaking at pipes under triple sink. Person in charge added catch bucket during inspection. States plumber is scheduled to repair today. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
55
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license. Operator thought it was ok to operate since it was a change in ownership but was unable to license establishment during this inspection due to remodel without submitting plans. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat pota in two door reach-in cooler on cook line. Also, observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat shrimp in reach-in cooler next to grill on cook line. Operator removed both foods that were improperly stored and properly stored raw fish and raw shelled eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service area used for dumping foods. Observed some vegetables in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from bar area. Also, one employee restrooms in back kitchen area has fixtures removed and room is currently being used for storage for chemicals. Operator stated he believed to have already submitted plans to plan review but D5 office unable to locate in OnBase. Plans need to be submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Spray bottles stored on mop bucket and two unlabeled spray bottles in bar area containing toxic substance unlabeled. Employee labeled all spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink in bar area has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler across from fryers 50F. Observed one door missing from cooler. Operator stated door fell off today. Operator stated he will have the door reinstalled by later today.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line across from fryers torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile on cookline in front of grill area cracked/ in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of oil stored on floor in storage room near employee restroom.
08B-38-4
35
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of certified food manager certification **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, prep and storage areas missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from fryers torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in areas of kitchen, prep area and food storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink near ice machine rotted away/ in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Multiple areas in kitchen have utility lines exposed, including in employee restroom. Also, utility lines hanging from wall outlet near kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: At callback no change **Time Extended**
22-20-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1st and Goal Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1st and Goal Sports Bar on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1st and Goal Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 1st and Goal Sports Bar.
How does 1st and Goal Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
1st and Goal Sports Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has 1st and Goal Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 1st and Goal Sports Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 1st and Goal Sports Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 1st and Goal Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1st and Goal Sports Bar is inspected around six times per year on average.
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