Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THREE BIRDS TAVERN

1492 4 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3578785
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10758513
DBPR license6213618

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 21, 2025 2:47 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 22, 2025 9:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw meat hanging over shelf above pan with bread on speed rack in walk in cooler Smoked ham in same container as raw beef in walk in cooler

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings behind oven on cooks line 50 rodent droppings in corner of kitchen under prep table 10 rodent droppings on sheets trays used to store food in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on chemical shelf in dry storage 1 dropping on bag in box shelf in dry storage 2 droppings under soda station in server area of kitchen 5 droppings behind cabinet near pos station by dish area 35 rodent droppings under inside bar 5 droppings under outside bar

#5High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Bait on a to go container lid under prep table in kitchen. Bait on a to go container lid under liquor cabinet at inside bar

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mahi online from 10 am temped at 2pm (47F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi online from 10 am temped at 2pm (47F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bags of bleu cheese stored in a plastic lexan covered in a mold like substance

#9Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line

Basic 2

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.