LINKING HEIGHTS
3001 28 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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. Dented can of black olives
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM Manager replaced sanitizer bucket and primed unit. Retested at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler across the front cook line. sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) pico (47F – Cold Holding) comminuted beef (47F – Cold Holding) Located in reach-in cooler in rear prep area: blue cheese (46F – Cold Holding) At cook line: Blanched potato (78F – Hot Holding) Rechecked temperatures: Located in reach-in cooler across the front cook line. sliced cheese (42F- Cold Holding) pico (41F – Cold Holding) comminuted beef (41F – Cold Holding) Located in reach-in cooler in rear prep area: blue cheese (41F – Cold Holding) At cook line: Manager began properly tracking time and completed written plans for time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and deli slicer soiled. Employee washed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked at front counter by plastic storage containers.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cardboard box stored on top of hand wash sink in rear prep area. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is using time to hold blanched potato's on the cook line out of temperature. Establishment is missing written plans. Inspector will discuss the written application and guidelines to manager.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training for Shayia Copeland missingntrainers name and trainer certificate number with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as scoop in sugar in dry storage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above cut and washed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated unwashed produce for adequate storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 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.