EARLY BIRD
9131 US HWY 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff observed changing gloves multiple times in kitchen with no hand wash **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Employee in kitchen observed washing hands in two compartment sink, then proceeded to touch apron prior to drying hands with paper towels dispensed from wall on cook line where hand sink is missing**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Wait staff observed washing hands at hand sink in wait station with broken hot water valve **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service counter – butter packets (71F – Cold Holding), held at room temp, instructed staff to move to recreated unit **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Butter packets 75F stored on counter next to service window, held more than 4 hours, stop sale issued**Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. All kitchen staff washing hands in two compartment sink due to only hand sink on cook line removed **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26, no other staff with valid CFM **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from cook line. No additional hand sinks in kitchen. Kitchen staff advised they wash hands in two compartment sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per owner, hand sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be installed beginning of next week **Time Extended**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection with no valid CFM. Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM **Admin Complaint**
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. 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection, none with proof of training. One valid certificate provided for employee not present **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
Basic 14
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-45-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
21-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
21-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – 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 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:37 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.