CEDARS GRILL
6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03C-97-2High Priority – Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. -gyro on rotisserie was spinning but heat turned off. Surface temperature of meat was 60F and I could touch the heat source without being burned. Operator told me it was ready to be cut, cooled, and stored to recook later. I explained that the heat cannot be turned off and they can either cut it off once it has fully cooked or they can cut it while it's cold and raw. Operator turned heat back on and I retemped it at 165F later. It was turned back off during my inspection so we discussed again that it must remain ON unless being actively cut. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat in meat grinder attachment stored over salad in reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Kofta kebab (44F – Cold Holding) and raw lamb kebab (47F – Cold Holding) prepped last night, was held in 3 door reach in cooler overnight and not removed at all today according to operator. All other foods in cooler barely temping 43. Stop Sale issued, and operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it has been repaired. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kofta kebab (44F – Cold Holding) and raw lamb kebab (47F – Cold Holding) prepped last night, was held in 3 door reach in cooler overnight and not removed at all today according to operator. All other foods in cooler barely temping 43. Stop Sale issued, and operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it has been repaired. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Stuffed grape leaves and hummus opened and removed from original containers not date marked. Operator could not determine when they had been opened because it is the night crew's job. **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Raw chicken (47F – Cooling); raw lamb (47F – Cooling) Prepped 3 hours and 20 minutes ago stored stacked and covered in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. Told operator it needs to get to 41F in next 40 minutes or it will be a stop sale. She took it to their store nextdoor to rapid cool in freezer. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -skewers used for kebabs soiled with grease and food debris,stored in soiled container on cook line. -cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line heavily stained – **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump drink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Emailed reporting agreements to operator in English and Spanish. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tabbouleh salad has no date mark and operator could not determine when it had been prepared because the night crew made it. **Warning**
Basic 18
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -on reach in coolers – on microwave -on oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in part of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceilings/ walls/ floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen sagging and stained -floors throughout kitchen soiled with food, grease and dirt debris -walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kofta kebab (44F – Cold Holding) and raw lamb kebab (47F – Cold Holding) prepped last night, was held in 3 door reach in cooler overnight and not removed at all today according to operator. All other foods in cooler barely temping 43F. Stop Sale issued, and operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it has been repaired. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table with tablets on cook line 1 dead roaches inside on plate in out of order cooler being used for dry storage in kitchen Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food throughout 3 door reach in cooler not segregated from restaurant food or labeled as personal food. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer door handle broken off -reach in cooler shelves in coolers by 3 compartment sink are sagging **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions stored in box on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of shelves, cooling equipment, and cold holding equipment are soiled with grease and good debris **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of grease, food, and soil residues. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked couscous in cooler by 3 compartment sink stored uncovered. **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -food not in original packaging stored in reach in unlocked freezer in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:15 AM.
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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.