Inspection Report

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HOLIDAY INN

1200 34TH ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671083
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13538976
DBPR license6216720

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM. Employee states they are aware machine is malfunctioning. Advised employee to set up three compartment sink and utilize for ware washing until repaired. Dish machine at front bar not sanitizing properly. Advised to use plastic or three compartment sink until repaired. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle inside hand wash sink in kitchen next to ice machine. Item removed. Bottle degreaser in hand wash sink in dish pit. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee advised no test strips available. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dish pit **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at dish pit. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Thomas Kerschen – employed 2 months **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment sells eggs to order. No consumer advisory on menu. Manager corrected and reprimanded Ted a new menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to exit door in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting observed at front bar glassware **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris under cook lines, reach-in coolers and tables. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front bar used by employees. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.