CEDARS GRILL
6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Cooked rice made yesterday 47F in reach in cooler in kitchen. It was in heavy pot with lid. Operator said she had not had it out today for any preparation. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Cooked rice made yesterday 47F in reach in cooler in kitchen. It was in heavy pot with lid. Operator said she had not had it out today for any preparation. Stop Sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump drink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: 2 employees work during the day. Employee was not sure how many employees work in the evening, but there is a separate evening crew. **Time Extended**
Basic 15
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -on reach in coolers – on microwave -on oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: 2 roaches in sticky trap under reach in cooler in kitchen **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer door handle broken off -reach in cooler shelves in coolers by 3 compartment sink are sagging **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions stored in box on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of grease, food, and soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:58 PM.
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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.