EARLY BIRD
9131 US HWY 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen cracked shell eggs, then proceeded to change gloves with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with staff
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage area
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over uncovered cooked potatoes in walk in cooler
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on stove surface
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Owner with valid CFM arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in walk in cooler
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf with bread
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food uncovered sausage in walk in cooler
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at wait station
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
21-23-4Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters removed over stove for cleaning
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and adjoining metal shelf Slicer guard soiled
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cook line not operational
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk in not covered
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:15 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.