PILOT HOUSE
900 N PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In bar – dish machine 0 ppm after 3 cycles, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects Approximately 5 small flies in bar
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 rodent droppings on shelf in back of kitchen next to bottled sauces and wine 6 rodent droppings on floor under hand wash sink in back room Approximately – 50 rodent droppings under prep tables in back room 20 droppings on shelf at server station
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from grill – salmon (45F – Cold Holding); shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); grouper (46F – Cold Holding), temperatures taken at 9 am, all were 41F or less
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket greater than 200 ppm, operator will adjust system
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Shell egg whites served in cocktail, not identified on menu , no consumer advisory on drink menu. Operator states they will no longer serve that Cocktail, (Mis En Place)
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Basic 1
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White drop plate in ice machine and around chute
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:26 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.