PACIFIC COUNTER
210 37 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 52F. Manager stated that no temperatures were taken in this cooler today. All of these items were placed into walk in cooler when delivered on Tuesday and/or prepped past 4 hour parameter. Imitation crab temped at 48F Asian bbq sauce 50F Raw/cured salmon temped at 48F Kimchi temped at 49F Raw chicken temped at 47F Raw tuna temped at 48F Raw tuna temped at 51F Raw salmon temped at 52F Raw tofu temped at 47F Greens at 51F Seaweed salad temped at 51F 4.4 lbs in each of the 13 containers Roe 4.4 lb and about a cup temped at 52 Panzu sauce temped at 48F Firewater sauce temped at 48F Pineapple yuzu sauce 52F Hot dogs temped at 50F Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 52F. Manager stated that no temperatures were taken in this cooler today. All of these items were placed into walk in cooler when delivered on Tuesday and/or prepped past 4 hour parameter. Imitation crab temped at 48F Raw salmon temped at 48F Asian bbq sauce 50F Kimchi temped at 49F Raw chicken temped at 47F Raw tuna temped at 48F Raw tuna temped at 51F Raw salmon temped at 52F Raw tofu temped at 47F Greens at 51F Seaweed salad temped at 51F 4.4 lbs in each of the 13 containers Roe 4.4 lb and about a cup temped at 52 Panzu sauce temped at 48F Firewater sauce temped at 48F Pineapple yuzu sauce 52F Hot dogs temped at 50F Stop sale issued. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
03G-38-4Intermediate – Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Observed 3 batches of sushi rice in front area without ph meter marking. Manager tested rice during inspection and marked each batch to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal sponge in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager lacking food manager certification and has been working since beginning of May. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. 2 prep cook employees working. No training provided. **Warning**
16-59-1Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine testing at 0ppm. Primed dish machine and still did not dispense properly.
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed highest temperature of dish machine at 103F. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on bottom shelf of prep table across from dish machine. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Top of dish machine covered with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 6, 2026 7:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.