THE WHEELHOUSE
7220 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on left side on makeline tuna salad (48F – Cold Holding, retemped at 46F); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding, retemped at 46F) Operator says cooler was temping at 38F when he arrived at 11AM. Ambient temperature was 50F, Operator closed cooler and ambient temperature only dropped to 45F during my inspection. Operator moved items to different unit to cool. Operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it is serviced and can hold foods at 41F and below **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun behind bar nozzle soiled -cutting boards on cookline stained **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sole hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by dish rack Operator moved dish rack to unblock sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bartender Carissa does not have proof of food handler training. Discussed training requirements with operator.
Basic 9
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In reach in cooler on left side on makeline tuna salad (48F – Cold Holding, retemped at 46F); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding, retemped at 46F) Operator says cooler was temping at 38F when he arrived at 11AM. Ambient temperature was 50F, Operator closed cooler and ambient temperature only dropped to 45F during my inspection. Operator moved items to different unit to cool. Operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it is serviced and can hold foods at 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cookline grooved
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage cup above makeline and prep table Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer gaskets are torn
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in beer cooler behind bar
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade bucket, tested at 50PPM
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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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.