Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SLOPPY JOE'S

10650 GULF BLVD · TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3764175
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13878736
DBPR license6211628

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#22High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing on vacuum sealed mac and cheese stored on prep table area across from cook line. 2 live flies landing on separate dinning room tables with booths and 2 chairs. 6 flies flying around wire racks storing containers with bags of bread. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: 2 live flies observed near wire racks. Fan was brought down and flies were removed. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in reach in cooler on cook line: cooked crab (45F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (49F – Cold Holding) Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers: raw chicken dated 8/10 (45F – Cold Holding) Items moved to freezer to bring down the temperature rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Food items stored inside reach in cooler deli cooler across the walk in cooler: Cooler was unplugged during deep cleaning. Cooler was observed not turned on and all TCS food items were voluntarily discarded. Food items were stored in the cooler over night. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers during callback: raw chicken dated (43 F – Cold Holding) Discussed monitoring all cold holding units to ensure temps are being maintain at 41 degrees or below. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#24High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Ecolab is scheduled to come out and service the chemical dispenser at the three compartment sink. No quaternary sanitizer buckets set up during the call back inspection. Discussed diluting chemical with water and testing it with their quaternary test strips to ensure it is at the proper strength as they wait for the dispenser to be serviced. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#25Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Emailed manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during callback inspection. Establishment carries chemical (Chlorine) associated with the written procedures. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained yellow on reach in deli cooler on the cook line. Soda gun nozzles soiled with buildup. Observed mixer soiled with dried food debris and mixer bowl soiled with brown liquid substance stored with other kitchen tools. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled with black substance. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#27Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast Menu: Bagel and Lox- serving raw salmon. Avocado and feta smash-served with poached eggs. Smoked Salmon Benedict served with poached eggs and lox salmon. Classic eggs Benedict- served with poached eggs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with management. Violation will be time extended 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#28Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary sanitizer strips kit observed. Manager stated they are stored in the upstairs office. No chlorine test kit observed for chlorine dish machine in bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Observed quaternary sanitizer strips at callback inspection. Chlorine strips for bar glass dish machine is being ordered. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#29Intermediate03G-50-2

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed bags of cooked food items stored in the walk in cooler: Cooked sausage gravy, cooked yellow rice, cooked marinara sauce, cooked chicken tortilla soup, cooked green chili, cooked ranchero sauce, cooked sloppy Joe with ground beef, cooked jasmine rice, cooked clam chowder soup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Establishment conducting a special process: cook-chill packaging at license 6211625 and vacuum sealing at separate license 6211032 on the same property. Observed bags of food product not being removed from the package within 48 hours of packaging at the initial inspection. Violation will be time extended 60 days from initial inspection conducted on 8/11/2026. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 21

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bins soiled at top corners with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents heavily soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. Ceiling tiles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout multiple areas in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two back packs stored on prep table across cook line. Cellphone stored on top of bottle of spices. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups and metal pans. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in deli cooler lid. Cooler across fryers: Reach in cooler doors open when closing the opposite door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near hot holding unit across from walk in cooler. On the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled underneath equipment on the cook line with grease, food debris, and trash. Food debris and trash underneath ice machine. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles creating soiled standing water with old food debris in multiple area throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with grease and burnt food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. On door of reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing on multiple dumpsters. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sinks in woman's and mens bathroom ADA stalls. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. q **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bump buttons observed soiled with dried food debris on screen above cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Basic16-48-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on fry basket with dried food debris hanging above three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink plumbing at dish machine spilling water on the floor when the water is turned on at the hand sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Discussed with managers on duty. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Single service cups stored next to a wall soiled with dust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#21Basic29-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. For soda gun nozzles in bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
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.