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COOKING WITH A PASSION

1245 18TH AVE S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1132050
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10881789
DBPR license6215924

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority22-48-5

High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non operational inspection. Observed bottle of Germicidal Bleach at three compartment sink with the directions for use on the label stating it use is for Sanitizing: To Sanitize Hard, Non-Porous Non-Food Contact Surfaces. Discussed with operator and person in charge of commissary.

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed the operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during g the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator could not access the certificate during the inspection. The operator will email it to the inspector. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator and person in charge of commissary.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Discussed with operator. Dispenser stocked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection ovens spiked with burnt food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.