Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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9131 US HWY 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3617897
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10908704
DBPR license6216560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#17High Priority12A-07-5

High 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

#18High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage area

#19High Priority08A-05-6

High 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

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on stove surface

#21Intermediate53A-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/ Owner with valid CFM arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line

#24Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine

#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in walk in cooler

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf with bread

#6Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food uncovered sausage in walk in cooler

#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at wait station

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets

#9Basic21-23-4

Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor

#11Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters removed over stove for cleaning

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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

#13Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cook line not operational

#14Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk in not covered

#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – 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
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.