Parkway Bar & Grill

3737 Southport Springs Pkwy, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
American
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Parkway Bar & Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Zephyrhills restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available for 3-sink or sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets, by office.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and scallion held over ice cream mix and coleslaw in reach in cooler. Operator arranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. No proof of training for 4 other staff members (servers). Poppy, Acacia, Ziara, and Nette. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed carton of half and half in bar opened two days ago with a date mark. Operator placed date marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of lift top cooler without a lid. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
78
May 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish in freezer over tater tot, operator moved fish to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Four 8 oz packs of salmon, thawed completely soft serve in machine (75F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soft serve in machine (75F - Cold Holding)see stop sale, in machine hopper since 9 am. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in bar, opened 2 days ago. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Four 8 oz packs of salmon, thawed, see stop sale
06-09-1
50
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
52
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle no label in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle.**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
90
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed storage shed outside of restaurant with dry storage- food and single service items, 2 reachin freezers, and one reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: No plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil, vinegar, soda bibs and chocolate sauce, stored on floor in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer and windex stored on table next to thawing beef. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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/. Observed storage shed outside of restaurant with dry storage- food and single service items, 2 reachin freezers, and one reach in cooler **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee had servsafe food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil, vinegar, soda bibs and chocolate sauce, stored on floor in storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
52
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parkway Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parkway Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parkway Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Parkway Bar & Grill.

How does Parkway Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Parkway Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Parkway Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parkway Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Parkway Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Parkway Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Parkway Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.