Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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5864 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3580884
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10774583
DBPR license6217064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine was 200 ppm now 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer brackets used for chicken wings. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups inside service sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups being washed inside frint service station hand wash sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to grill and service area

Basic 10

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chi

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items near fish tank excessive amount.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. During inspection observed large pan of pho base was on the floor right in front of stove. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Soy milk in fridge to go front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. Educated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris outside of the fryers.

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to three compartment sink standing water. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Rice on dry storage. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed pork chops on try inside bowl in water in three compartment sink. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
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
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.