BRITT'S BAR & GRILL
10709 GULF BLVD · TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
35A-02-7High Priority – (6) Live, small flying insects found (3) Live flies near dish pit (2) live flies near steam well None observed landing on food contact surfaces. Advised manager to dispatch as seen and sanitize areas where killed. Called made to Supervisor Lisa DW regarding vermin who advised a next day callback **Warning**
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 0PPM. Upon closer inspection inspector observed machine has no source of sanitizer. Instructed manager to set up three compartment sink until unit is functional. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above frozen garlic knots in walk-in freezer. Inspector will discuss proper safe storage with manager. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above comminuted beef in walk-in cooler. Inspector will discuss safe storage according to cooking temperatures. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lasagna dated 4-8-2026 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked lasagna pan dated 4-8-2026 inside walk-in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs held on top shelf in indirect heat above cookline at 129F. Employees advised cooked meatballs were placed from frozen on shelf two hour prior. Discussed reheating and thawing instructions with employees. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings and chicken Parmesan cutlets in low boy drawer on cook-line at 47F and 46F respectively. Items placed into walk-in freezer to correct. Rechecked temperatures at 44F and 43F respectively. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs held on top shelf in indirect heat above cookline at 129F. Employees advised cooked meatballs were placed from frozen on shelf two hour prior. Discussed reheating and thawing instructions with employees. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine at 0PPM indicating no one checking unit. **Warning**
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. Canned artichokes opened not date marked in walk-in cooler. Shredded cheddar cheese not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink seen used to fill metal pan of water for garbanzo beans. Instructed employee to only use sink for washing hands. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Upon arrival 6 employees observed in food handling with no CFM present. Discussed with manager who arrived during inspection that a CFM must be present with 4 or more employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Employee provided. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for pizza slices held on time. Inspector will provide time as a public health control form and review with manager. **Warning**
16-59-1Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine missing sanitizer from unit. **Warning**
Basic 2
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw shell eggs stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Tomato sauce cans stored in the floor in rear prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:43 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.