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THE NEON LUNCHBOX LLC

1756 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETE · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3693190
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13646105
DBPR license6218618

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Operator discovered chlorine solution was empty and does not have a back up. Advised to set up three compartment sink and utilize for ware-washing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026 **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for dish machine. Inspector discussed purchasing both chlorine and QAC test strips. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice machine. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of training for some employees. Discussed approved programs. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine with no hot water. Handle was repaired during inspection and provided hot water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler in rear. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.