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7736 BLIND PASS RD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 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. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff changed and primed system 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff in dish room not properly washing hands in between loading and unloading dish machine
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Uncovered raw shrimp patties over fries in reach in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Containers of raw oysters at front counter missing tags
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cook line
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine
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. Acknowledgment for reporting agreement not present for all employees
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staff began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line cutting board **Repeat Violation**
24-01-4Basic – Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Silverware preset on outdoor tables not completed protected (napkin tied around silverware exposing ends)
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Temporary outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:31 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.