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ENGINE NO.9

56 DR MLK JR BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705-1557

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3607489
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10894000
DBPR license6216893

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority9 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of chili on shelf in kitchen dented at seam. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 9

#6Intermediate53A-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/ Michael Martino CFM expired on 08-24-2025. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside bowl of hand washing sink in warewashing area. Ice melted when washing hands. Discussed with manager purpose of hand washing stations. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the quaternary sanitizer solution buckets. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine in wait station area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle on shelf above three-compartment sink containing toxic substance bleach not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-04-4

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

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
4 observation(s)

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