Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PILOT HOUSE

900 N PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3597847
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13508156
DBPR license6218345

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. In bar – dish machine 0 ppm after 3 cycles, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: bar dish machine 0 ppm, kitchen dish machine 50 ppm **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#3High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket greater than 200 ppm, operator will adjust system – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Not set up **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Shell egg whites served in cocktail, not identified on menu , no consumer advisory on drink menu. Operator states they will no longer serve that Cocktail, (Mis En Place) – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**

#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White drop plate in ice machine and around chute – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.