Inspection Report

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GRUMPY GRINGO

2510 22 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635011
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933945
DBPR license6216117

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2) cans of tomato sauce (1) can of chipotle peppers **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 4 flys dining room 1 back room 1 dish room Not landing on food contact surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken observed not commercially packaged above fish not commercially packaged in white reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen. Manager corrected. Inside walk-in cooler raw chicken, cut and prepped outside of commercial packaging stored above comminuted beef. Manager relocated items. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-098 in English and Spanish. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager provided written plan indicating shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce and churros are held on time. Items had yet to be time stamped however employees advised they were placed out of temperature holding 30 minutes prior to inspection. Manager time stamped items to reflect accurately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink observed at the front kitchen holding a metal pan of tomato sauce. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink located next to reach-in freezers adjacent to dry storage area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap observed at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Manager provided during inspection. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap next to reach-in freezer by dry storage area. Manager repaired dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator advised 12 employees not designated at certified food managers are expired. Other employees with food handler training are certified food managers. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server wait station. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in sugar container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Unwashed produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Raw comminuted beef inside bucket on floor in front kitchen. Manager relocated both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop and bean scoop in dry storage not stored with the handle facing up. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC plumbing to hand wash sinks r front kitchen broken and leaking. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut cheeses stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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