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36287 US 19 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3761665
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13861040
DBPR license6212208

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#17High Priority22-41-4

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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm corrected to 50 ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies observed around hand wash sink, 3 flies around nozzles at beverage machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F – Cold Holding); tuna (59F – Cold Holding); potato Salad (50F – Cold Holding); chipped beef (50F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding). See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (46F – Cold Holding second-temperature at 12:10pm 43F cold hold); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding) second temperature at12:10pm 42F cold hold; cantaloupe (47F – Cold Holding, second temperature at 12:10 pm 43F cold hold); operator placed on ice for quick cool. coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F – Cold Holding); tuna (59F – Cold Holding); potato Salad (50F – Cold Holding); chipped beef (50F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding). See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#21High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to food and clean utensils. Front counter sani bucket spray bottle of chemical. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 16

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table holding clean equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-37-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cracked ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Ice scoop stored in a pan that has a collection of water at the bottom. Discussed the need to keep scoop dry during storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.small storage room holding cases of potatoes has an accumulation of grease and debris. Floor in dry storage soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-43-4

Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Cooking oil. Freezer unlocked. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in water 118F Discussed the need to store utensils in water only if it is clean and a minimum of 135F. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a mat that is a non porous surface under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked Sausage uncovered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Stored behind restaurant unlocked **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Line from soda machine draining onto the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line and prep table in prep area. Discussed the need to store cutting board in sanitizer between uses **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.