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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PASGHETTI

229 62 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3572162
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10729929
DBPR license6218413

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 4, 2024 4:49 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 6, 2024 3:28 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies landing on table storing containers of powdered substances and rice cooker hot holding white rice in newly enclosed porch prep area. 3 live flies flying around in kitchen prep area next to push cart with sheet pan of thawing chicken. 2 live flies landing on push cart with sheet pan of thawing chicken.

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under push cart with wooden prep area where sauces are being prepared and racks underneath storing cans of food to be served to the public next to hand sink. 2 live roach crawling on floor in between kitchen area floor and wooden ramp leading into enclosed porch area. 1 live roach under mop sink in enclosed porch prep area. 1 live roach on top of electrical outlet next to dry storage rack storing cans to be served to the public and microwave. 1 live roach crawling on wall next to shelf storing ziploc bags, paper towels under push cart with wooden prep area where sauces are being prepared and racks underneath storing cans of food to be served to the public next to hand sink. 1 live roach next to sticky trap under double door freezer in newly enclosed porch prep area. 1 live roach crawling on floor under prep table next to three door reach in cooler on cook line. 3 live roaches in sticky trap stored on top of prep table next to containers of dehydrating rice noodles, sprouts, clean utensils, containers of in-use spices with spoons, bottle of sauces. 3 live roaches behind outlet plate above prep table next to containers of dehydrating rice noodles, sprouts, clean utensils, containers of in-use spices with spoons, and bottle of sauces. 1 live roach floor crawling under table storing portion cups and lids, sauce bottle, to go boxes, wrapped single service to go utensils, Parmesan cheese packets in dinning room area. 1 live roach crawling on floor in woman's restroom. Approximately: 7+ live roaches in sticky traps on left side of prep table on cook line next to three door reach in cooler. 10+ live roaches on sticky trap under double door cooler in front counter area. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 10+ rodent droppings underneath prep table in front counter area with soda syrup boxes and soda lines leading to soda dispenser. 20+ rodent droppings on cabinet where soda dispenser is stored on in front counter area.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in walk in cooler: spring mix in container (45F – Cold Holding); butter (45F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); half and half (46F – Cold Holding); marinara sauce (43F – Cold Holding); mozzarella balls (46F – Cold Holding Stored on prep table next to stove top/oven: Containers of dehydrating rice noodles (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

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

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon arrival, the inspector observed a sign on the hand sink in the prep kitchen area, which stated: "Do not use" The faucets were taped off, making the hand sink inoperable and inaccessible for use. The operator explained that the hand sink was nonfunctional due to a plumbing leak. The inspector noted a bucket placed under the sink to catch the leaking water. The inspector informed the operator that a hand sink must be fully operational and accessible for use at all times. Inspector also discussed that it is the only hand sink in the establishment besides the hand sink in men's and woman's restrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Observed screen porch area has now been enclosed and converted into a food preparation area with no plan review remodel. Enclosed area currently lacks a hand sink. Inspector observed rice cooker hold holding white rice and prep table with in use cutting board and knife hung up on wall above prep table next to mop sink. Manager stated food preparation is being conducted in new enclosed area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on top of soap dispenser above hand sink. 3 dead roach on floor leading to newly enclosed porch rep area. 1 dead roach on floor on left side of rack storing single service containers and lids in newly enclosed porch prep area. 10 dead roaches on floor in between crack of kitchen area floor and wooden ramp leading into newly enclosed porch prep area. 9 dead roaches on top of cleaning solution dispenser above mop sink and prep table in newly enclosed porch prep area. 3 dead roaches in mop sink. 1 dead roach on floor of right side of white stand alone freezer in newly enclosed porch prep area. 4 dead roach on cove molding behind push cart with wooden prep area where sauces are being prepared and racks underneath storing cans of food to be served to the public next to hand sink. 8 dead roaches on floor under push cart with wooden prep area where sauces are being prepared and racks underneath storing cans of food to be served to the public next to hand sink. 1 dead roach on cove molding on right side of double door freezer in prep area. 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under three compartment sink. 4 dead roaches underneath wooden shelf above table storing chemicals next to three compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on electrical strip stored in a container next to sticky trap stored on top of prep table next to containers of dehydrating rice noodles, sprouts, clean utensils, containers of in-use spices with spoons, bottle of sauces. Approximately: 20+ dead roaches on floor on left side of dry storage rack storing cans to be served to the public and microwave. 10+ dead roaches on floor behind equipment next to double door freezer in kitchen prep area. 20+ dead roaches under table storing chemicals next to three compartment sink. 10+ dead roaches in sticky traps on left side of prep table on cook line next to three door reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior heavily soiled with food debris in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Pre-made garlic golf coast toast subs on speed rack in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.