ROOT & CLAY RESTAURANT AND SOCIAL CLUB
170 47 AVE NE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 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. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Operator attempted to prime the unit however it continued to test at 0. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink and cease using machine for ware washing until unit can be repaired. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (61F – Cold Holding); raw fish (61F – Cold Holding); burger (161F – Cooking) Items were placed into low boy reach-in coolers the previous evening. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (61F – Cold Holding); raw fish (61F – Cold Holding); burger (161F – Cooking) Items were placed into low boy reach-in coolers the previous evening. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cfm expired 2-23-2026 STEVE WYANDT **Warning**
Basic 3
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were relocated. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked potato's not covered after cooling **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp observed thawing in standing water. Running water was turned on to continue thawing. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:15 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.