BERNIE'S PLACE
3135 18TH AVE SOUTH · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-7High Priority – 4 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit at front counter. 1 Fly landed on cooked cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter bare hand touch money from customer then touch single-serve plates and utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Warning**
16-20-4High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid labeled household use is stored near mop sink. **Warning**
41-28-4High Priority – Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly at front counter steam table landed on 3 pounds of Cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter steam table at 1:02pm. Operator turned steam table temperature up. Rechecked temps. a. cooked rice (125F – Hot Holding); 137f b. cooked corn (131F – Hot Holding) 144f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
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. Breon Williams expired 06-08-2024. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 16
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on shelf next to clean pans. Operator removed keys. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep tables are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in warewashing area and kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris and grease buildup. **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning near gas stoves in kitchen. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield in kitchen area is cracked. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on refrigerator doors. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 3 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler in hallway near kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:31 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.