Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TCHOTCHKE

3920 6TH ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3592366
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871441
DBPR license6200737

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 7, 2025 10:28 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 10, 2025 3:11 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes cooked last night (45F – Cooling) Potatoes packed too high and covered before cooled. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2 packages of blackberries in unplugged cooler had mold like substance covering the berries.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 10 live flies in liquor storage area near ice machine 4 live flies in dry storage near restroom 2 live flies behind bar area 3 live flies near soda lines and ice machine 2 live flies in employee locker area 11 live flies behind 2nd bar

#15High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Brisket in walk in cooler date marked 9/17. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#16High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Brisket in walk in cooler date marked 9/17

Stop Sale
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes cooked last night (45F – Cooling) Potatoes packed too high and covered before cooled. Cold holding deli unit was unplugged, all items temping 60F and above. Pimento cheese, sour cream, garlic aioli, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding deli unit was unplugged, all items temping 60F and above. Pimento cheese, sour cream, garlic aioli, shredded cheese, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce Items stop saled. Milk (50F – Cooling); cooked potatoes (53F – Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (45F – Cold Holding); raw fish (44F – Cold Holding) Items put in freezer to rapid cool. Establishment now closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles at bar have accumulation of debris

#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of cook line in kitchen blocked by cooling tray. Operator moved tray. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at second bar has strainer in it.

#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at second bar

#23Intermediate16-53-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 102F **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area by restrooms.

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine 3 dead roaches in soda line area next to ice machine

#6Basic33-23-4

Basic – Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in cooler door torn

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of ice machine

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at second bar and in kitchen at end of cook line lack hand wash signs

#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.

#11Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water dripping over ware wash areas from accumulation of condensation on A/C ducts in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.