BROOKLYN SOUTH
1437 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff in kitchen uses porous masonry bricks on top of sandwich press to hold lid down. Staff observed handling bricks, then proceeded to package a pressed sandwich without changing gloves or washing hands Discussed proper hand washing with staff
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid insect spray under prep table
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crock pot – pork (106F – Hot Holding), operator increased temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on stove and sandwich press Magnetic knife holder soiled on wall
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stacked on hand sink in rear of kitchen
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to rear kitchen door
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Hood
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line and prep coolers
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Two cans on floor next to rear door, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Metal storage shelves soiled in kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:35 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.