CENTRAL COFFEE SHOP
530 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 3 lbs 14 oz dented can of Mushrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran the dish machine in the front counter area a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. The inspector observed the chemical line having air bubbles and was not dispensing chemical when sanitization cycle ran. **Warning**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM in the front counter area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill: pulled eggs (47F – Cold Holding) @ 9:24am ; pulled eggs re-temped at 9:41am (38F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Sanitizer spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
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 the person in charge the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance in dinning room area. Slicer soiled with food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk inside hand sink in front counter area. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certificate could be provided. Operator sent the server a picture of her certified food manager certificate verified via text message. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed. **Warning**
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/ Five employees present engaging and preparing food at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Could not be provide for four employees preparing and engaging with food during the inspection. All were hired over 60 days ago, per server. **Warning**
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. Observed employee training certificate for Alisha H. Dated for 8/12/25 through FLRA. **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black and pink mold like substance. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on2/1/2025. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with dried up food debris inside single door stand alone cooler in prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.