THE GLASS NOODLE
681 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. Employee primed dish machine as he ran it a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. Employee replace chlorine sanitizer bucket with a new one and the chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer is not running through the line to dispenser out the chemical dispenser. Quaternary sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Establishment will be using chlorine sanitizer while the get the equipment looked at.
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed a few chlorine test strips but no comparison chart.
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. Vimada K. dated 9/18/2025and Patcharada P. dated 3/3/2025 through FLRA. No other employee training certificates could be provided.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 35 degree water on cook line next to stove up burners.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored on top of soda syrup boxes in server wait station. Item was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.