THE NEON LUNCHBOX LLC
1756 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETE · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of cheese sauce on shelf in kitchen is dented at seam. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag of raw chicken stored above ziplock bags of ham in reach-in freezer near rear exit. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above beverages in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored inside bowl of hand wash sink behind ice machine. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle hanging in shelf in kitchen containing soap not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1 box and 1 bag of pancake mix stored on floor underneath AC. Five gallon container of pickle spears stored on floor near oven in kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching brown sugar in container on shelf in kitchen. Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven used more than 24 hours ago in kitchen near rear exit interior soiled with food buildup. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in pan in three-compartment sink not thawing under running water or refrigeration. Employee placed raw chicken under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Unisex bathrooms door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Unisex bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.