ENGINE NO.9
56 DR MLK JR BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705-1557
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 7 Lbs. 3 Oz dented can of Catsup. 2- 50 oz. dented can of Roasted Beef Gravy. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items observed in interior of oven on cook line: cooked chicken wings (73F – Cold Holding) Oven not turned on and plastic container being stored in the interior. Discussed holding the food items at 41 degrees or below or they may also use Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Flex Seal stored next to Boxes of fryer oil near the back kitchen door. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked chicken wings covered and stored in the reach in cooler near the upstairs dry storage. Container of cooked wings were placed into containers of ice to speed the cooling process. Re-temped chicken wings at 2:07pm (65F – Cooling) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on the online and printed menu in the restaurant: Under Entrées category: New Orleans Jambalaya Pasta serving Fresh Gulf Shrimp. Observed bags of frozen shrimp stored in the deep freezer with brand name Harbor Banks, stating the frozen raw shrimp was sourced in India. Observed invoices from US Foods. **Admin Complaint**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Asterisk missing on menu items: Observed on printed restaurant menu: Entrees Category: Sriracha Salmon- States it seared Prime Angus Burgers Category: The Heart Attack- States it has a Fried egg Online menu: Starters category: Tuna Sashimi Under Salads Category: Black N Blue Tuna Salad Non Meat Category: Blue Ahi **Warning**
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For chlorine strips. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Six employees present engaging with food or preparing food without a CFM present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for employee serving and serving drinks in the bar: Tracy G. who was hired less than a year ago and for employee Jamie G. who been employed at the establishment for 10 years. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of reach in beer cooler in bar area nearest to soda gun. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory observed on the online menu. **Warning**
Basic 21
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. In use tongs hanging on wall near the kitchen door. Tongs hanging on wall next to flat top. **Warning**
16-01-4Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drink stored on top of shelf above deep freezer behind the cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of Vaseline above clean dishes in dish pit. Speaker stored on top of bottle of commercially processed sauces on dry storage rack with cans. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease dripping from the hoods. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor underneath racks stored cans. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles **Warning**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed outside near back door of kitchen. Employee took trash to dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching white powdered substance stored in closed container on dry storage rack with cans. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Until in 92 degree water stored underneath hot well on cook line. **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler next to upstairs dry storage. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled with grease. Pipes and wall on wall behind cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease dripping on the floor. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack across from the dish machine. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer keg cooler has standing liquid. **Warning**
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Bathroom in front of bar not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powdered substance stored on dry rack underneath cans near the back door. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:50 AM.
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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.