CITY'S BISTRO
3451 4TH ST N · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves on, and wipe gloves on towel. Educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken salad temped at 45f in make line next to grill top. Employee stated it was put into the line last night and that no temperatures have been taken of this item today. Employee voluntarily discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad temped at 45f in make line next to grill top. Employee stated it was put into the line last night and that no temperatures have been taken of this item today. Employee voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach, steramine tabs, disinfectant spray, and dishwasher detergent stored on dish drying racks. Employee moved items. Lysol wipes, glass cleaner lysol spray stored next to to go containers and napkins. Manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed these items stated on the menu: "Vermont maple syrup" and "Michigan Sundried blueberries." Verified the maple syrup being used is "McLure of New England Maple Syrup." States on bottle it is from Littleton, NH. Verified dried blueberries sourced from brand "it's delish." Quick internet search confirmed California manufacturing. Called company and company stated "we don't have any information." **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary strips.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees working with expired training from 09/21/2026. 2 employees started within last 2 weeks.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to oven in main kitchen.
03C-94-4Intermediate – Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. Observed cooked chicken with slight pink center located inside deli reach in cooler. Establishment let inspector know only it is only cooked til 145f. Sent operator non continuous cooking paperwork.
Basic 6
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed paper towels for hand wash sink in servers station stored in basket of portion cups being used for service.
14-33-4Basic – Dish drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweatshirt on top of beverages cases in dry storage area
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use silverware stored on floor in dry storage area.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed under grill top line, educated employee.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:30 PM.
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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.