HOT SPOT DINER
4045 N TYRONE BLVD #204 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Priming machine did not work, line is dry. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manual warewash until repairs are completed, and he called eco lab and scheduled service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: Dish machine service is waiting on parts, chlorine 0PPM **Time Extended**
22-43-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Lactic Acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Lactic Acid 415ppm, retested at 725 PPM) Operator added more product and retested at level indicated as effective on manufacturer's label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: Triple Sink (Lactic Acid 452ppm, retested at 704 PPM) Operator added sanitizer **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade soiled -Cutting boards on cookline stained **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees do not have food handler training and no proof of employee health reporting agreement. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. No proof of food handler training for cook Paul hazakis **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
Basic 10
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in freezer and oven on cookline handles **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
24-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink near soda machine, inadequate splash guard to reasonably prevent splash contamination. Operator moved glasses to other side of soda machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
21-05-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Operator wiped down cutting board with clean dry wiping cloth and made contact with raw pork. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator does not have license displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on cookline grooved **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
16-55-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Priming machine did not work, line is dry. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manual warewash until repairs are completed, and he called eco lab and scheduled service. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cookline. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gaskets soiled on cookline **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:34 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.