Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1390 34 ST N · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3736609
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13775102
DBPR license6214727

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler across from grill station: cooked tofu (55F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (57F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (56F – Cold Holding) Items were placed into reach-in cooler two hours prior to inspection. Operator returned items to other cold holding units to begin cooling back down for corrective action. Rechecked temperatures as follows: cooked tofu (36F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (51F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (41F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Peeled cooked chicken observed cooling inside walk-in cooler in plastic bags that have been tied off at the end. Discussed with operator proper cooling methods to achieve similar desired results.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on blue drink cups at front counter

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled behind grill station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment at grill station with heavy accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Washed and cut green and white onions stored uncovered in walk-in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.