THREE BIRDS TAVERN
1492 4 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside stand alone reach-in cooler on West side of kitchen: Mashed potato – 56F Shredded pork – 56F Items were prepared 9-22 where they remained after production. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside stand alone reach-in cooler on West side of kitchen: Mashed potato – 56F Shredded pork – 56F Items were prepared 9-22 where they remained after production. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef stored in same hotel pan as commercially packaged ham. Manager relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) rodent dropping in basement dry storage along West wall. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. (8) 6oz portions of grouper thawed inside ROP packaging inside walk-in cooler. Instructions to removed from packaging not followed. **Warning**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Chicken salad prepared 9-24 did not reach 41F in 4 hours. Temperature recorded was 52F. Located inside stand alone reach-in cooler in center of East side of kitchen. **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken salad prepared 9-24 did not reach 41F in 4 hours. Temperature recorded was 52F. Located inside stand alone reach-in cooler in center of East side of kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled on East side of kitchen. Manager removed and placed to dishwasher area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Discussed with manager a CFM needs to be present with four or more employees working. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front bar handwash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance and hair. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in coolers on East side of kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach in basement dry storage along West wall. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting on plastic and metal pans next to drink wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket across from cook-line and walk-in cooler gasket torn in poor repair **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook-line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Exploded uneven concrete floor inside walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Manager corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double stacked oven in West side of kitchen soiled with burnt debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand alone reach-in cooler soiled. Soda dispenser exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning next to drink wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear basement door left open upon arrival. Employee closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking at outside front hand-wash sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granular substance stored unlabled. Manager corrected and labeled with "flour" **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.