PIN WOK AND BOWL
445 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer buckets in sushi bar area testing at 10 PPM. Employee add chlorine to solution and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in 85 standing water temping at 85 degrees next to fryer.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out bags being used to store food inside reach in coolers and freezers.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed PIC DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ Observed CFM certificate expired for Patcharee R. 7/25/2022.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit. Establishment using chlorine sanitizer. No chlorine test kit observed.
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/ With 5 employees onsite preparing or cooking food. CFM arrived during the inspection, but left the establishment prior to inspection being finished.
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. Observed expired training certificate for Ravin A. 11/01/2021 through FLRA. Employee currently working during inspection.
Basic 3
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on the floor on cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with grease and dried/burnt food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 10:58 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.