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COUNTRY INN & SUITE

8050 US 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3595480
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10876406
DBPR license6216482

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 3

#4High 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. During inspection observed eggs in 1 lb package bottom drawer of reach in cooler exp Sep 8th. Employee disregarded. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed eggs in 1 lb package bottom drawer of reach in cooler exp Sep 8th. Employee disregarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini fridge, cream cheese (45F – Cold Holding) Discussed and moved half to back of house. Sitting on back counter inside kitchen French toast (75F – Cold Holding) discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Kunj Patel exp 5-27-19 serv safe **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Griselda M hired 10 years **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had coffee cup on back prep table near table oven. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup had no lid inside kitchen. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in back kitchen area during walk through. Employee disbanded and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.