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ALOHA TO GO HALE

5903 SEMINOLE BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647565
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13616594
DBPR license6217940

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box at counter – spam (119F – Hot Holding), staff increased temp **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Spam 101F hot holding in hot box at front counter. Advised staff to reheat to minimum 165F **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a coffee bar inside the dining room. The coffee bar has a separate business name (Sunkissed Brew), but is currently operating under the restaurant license. The coffee bar is currently utilizing the same point of sale system as the restaurant and all revenue is currently going to the restaurant. The operator of the coffee bar discussed the option of separating the business from the restaurant in the future. The bar only provides coffee and matcha beverages (no food). Currently there is on reach in cooler under the counter and an espresso machine on top. Next to the espresso machine is one sink which is currently being used as both a hand sink and a utility sink to rinse equipment. There is no separate three compartment sink or dish machine behind the coffee bar. All equipment is currently being properly washed/sanitized in the three compartment sink of the restaurant. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Per plan review, no remodel plans received. Inspector spoke to owner who stated remodel plan application not yet submitted. Inspector will check status of remodel plans at next unannounced inspection **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Per manager, proctor scheduled to come in to administer training (unknown date) **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in cooler. Bag of rice on floor in dry storage **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.