Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ENGINE NO.9

56 DR MLK JR BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705-1557

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3673471
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13547725
DBPR license6216893

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside front reach-in cooler at cook line: fresh mozzarella (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (51F – Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (55F – Cold Holding) Employees placed reduced amount of food in pans in reach-in cooler and placed items back into reach-in cooler on ice to cool. Rechecked temperatures at: fresh mozzarella (40F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (41F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F – Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (43F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on duty. Six employees engaged at time of inspection. Discussed with employee in charge requirements for managers on duty.

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Discussed with manager who replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original records not maintained. Multiple training certificates held as screenshots. Original copies are on file for some employees.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers.

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler at front bar used to hold drinks with surface rust

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.