FLATBREAD & BUTTER
497 7 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine spray bottle testing at 200+ PPM. Chlorine was diluted with water and now testing at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed landing on white containers used to stored dough. The inspector showed the employee who was working in the bakery and discussed washing and sanitizing the container before use. Containers were washed and sanitized during the inspection. 1 live fly observed flying around in bakery prep area. **Warning**
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. The inspector asked the kitchen employee if they had a thermometer for checking food temperatures, the employee returned with a thermometer taken from the bakery that was soiled with dried food debris. The inspector discussed it with the kitchen staff and sanitized the thermometer using alcohol wipes. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. A chlorine spray bottle was stored on the prep table across from the cook line and tested at 200+ PPM. The inspector discussed the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration with the kitchen staff, and demonstrated how to dilute the chemical with water, and then showed them how to test it to ensure it is at the correct strength.Chlorine spray bottle now testing at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Can opener blade and mixers soiled with dried food debris. Front load bread slicer heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish scrubber stored inside handsink in front counter area. Inspector moved item and discussed with the front counter employees. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificates for Paige A. Completion date of 5/12/2026 and Madison C. Completed date of 6/26/2025 through SafeStaff.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran water at handsink next to three compartment sink. Water temperature tested at 72 degrees. Hot water knob not dispensing water.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior (top corner) soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Fly control device in kitchen area observed with approximately 20 dead flies in the control device. Item moved and dead flies were discarded. -Clear plastic cup of vinegar covered in plastic wrap with a few dead flies observed stored on top of shelf above prep table in the middle of kitchen/cook line. Item discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles heavily soiled on double door reach in cooler across from wooden prep table in bakery area.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in front counter expired on 2/1/2025. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers grooved. Red cutting board grooved.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floors under prep tables and reach in coolers on cook line.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electric control device with approximately 20 dead flies hanging above prep table storing order tablets and next to the can opener and the panini hot press. Electric control device stored above mixer and hot plates where an employee is actively cooking bagels in the bakery area. Both control devices were taken down and flies were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black substance on reach in deli coolers next to counter mixer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not dispensing hot water at handsink at end of cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with food debris in multiple reach in deli coolers on through kitchen and bakery area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside 4 door reach in cooler next to handsink in bakery area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:07 PM.
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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.