COCKTAIL
2355 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Dishmachine in front bar tested at 0PPM. Manager primed equipment and res tested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front bar used for dumping ice.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at front bar. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the fryers in kitchen soiled with old grease.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer in kitchen with accumulation of ice.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop observed inside container of sugar with the handle not above the top of food. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine in kitchen reaching proper temp of 120F, however gauge reads 110F.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler next to fryers with standing water and food debris.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler next to fryers.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitation bucket with wiping cloth stored on floor in front bar. Discussed with manager to use a second bucket to store solution properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:52 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.