Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GRATZZI'S RESTAURANT

211 2ND STREET S. · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3567793
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10714298
DBPR license6214905

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar next to beer cooler

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal and chicken over vegetables in drawer cooler on cook line

#13High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Madeira sauce in walk in cooler dated 5/2

#14High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Madeira sauce in walk in cooler dated 5/2

Stop Sale
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw in prep cooler on cook line

Stop Sale
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Finito hanging on dry storage shelf with packaged food

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#4Basic06-09-1

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. Raw tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw in prep cooler on cook line

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken prep cooler lids in kitchen

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in ware washing area

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.