THE BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK
1500 2 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies next to dry storage shelf in sale prep room 2 live flies in mop room Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor next to ice machine, disposed of and rear sanitized 1 live roach on floor behind ice machine Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Mahi and raw snapper in walk in cooler not formed from commercial vacuum packaging prior to thawing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line – wet dredge for haddock (77F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Joseph Packard ServSafe expired 2/12//25 **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink next to ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at main outdoor bar **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at main outdoor bar **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted at host stand **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to outdoor beer cooler **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on rusted metal shelves **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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 Mahi and raw snapper in walk in cooler not formed from commercial vacuum packaging prior to thawing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to ice machine 5 dead roaches under stove on cook line 1 dead roach under cooler across from cook line 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink on cook line 5 dead roaches under hand sink next to ice machine 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf 17 dead roaches on floor around ice machine 1 dead roach on floor next to stand mixer 2 dead roaches in AC handler closet Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups on storage racks **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cooler on cook line **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Under oven across from ice machine **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of beef and chicken on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.