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2525 PASADENA AVE S STE 0 · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3705314
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743795
DBPR license6218417

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 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 1

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cash register and answered phone and proceeded to put on gloves to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator and she then washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked turkey (48F – Ambient Cooling, Retemped at 52F) Meats are sliced to order and all open meats are removed from cooler on a tray every time an order is placed. Discussed with operator that taking out the meats one at a time will allow meats that are not in use to cool. Operator started taking out only one meat at a time. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine nozzles have accumulation of debris -cutting board on prep cooler stained **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Employee hired 2 weeks ago has no proof of e,played health reporting agreement. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement and she printed and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on front line. Operator says they do not use this hand wash sink. I explained that all hand washing sinks should be fully stocked and available to use at all times. Operator put out soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler grooved **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink on front line Operator put container under sink to catch leak **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.