Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CEDARS GRILL

6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3747751
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13786253
DBPR license6217242

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw ground beef stored above unwashed peppers and onions in reach in cooler Operator moved ground beef to store below vegetables **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator put out paper towels

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -oven handle soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen stained and sagging **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on food prep equipment on prep table next to three compartment sink. Operator removed phone and sanitized equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door handle Operator moved tongs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cookline equipment have accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -salads made this morning in containers with labels from 5/13.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.