ROOT & CLAY RESTAURANT AND SOCIAL CLUB
170 47 AVE NE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed item in reach-in freezer. Rechecked temp a. raw ground beef patty (47F – Cold Holding) 43f **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris between cracks on cooks 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Squeeze bottle in warewashing area containing purple soap not labeled. Operator labeled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield shield missing in kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:56 PM.
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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.