THREE BIRDS TAVERN
1492 4 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. cooked pork roast (73F – Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5lb cans of artichokes are dented at seam.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up soiled food from the floor then touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. cooked pork roast (73F – Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From sliding door cooler and cooler next to steam table on cooks line at 11:26am. Operator placed ice on items. Rechecked at 12:20pm a. raw grouper (50F – Cold Holding) 40f b. sliced ham (51F – Cold Holding) 40f c. cooked beans (47F – Cold Holding); 38f d. raw beef patty (47F – Cold Holding) 40f e. chicken salad (49F – Cold Holding) 43f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. Cooked pork roast (73F – Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line stained with red substance. Can opener soiled with debris buildup.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle above three-compartment sink containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal phone stored on shelf with clean plates in prep area. Employee removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tile cracked on cooks line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in warewashing area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs food contact surfaces stored on shelf on cooks line is exposed to contamination. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge needle did not move from 80f during operation.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in kitchen.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in expo area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.