Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK

1500 2 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3764584
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13878800
DBPR license6214879

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – (18) Live, small flying insects found. (12) live landing on uncut onions (2) live in dry storage area (1) live in front of handwashing sink (1) live at dish pit (1) live by three compartment sinkA\00A0 (1) live cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: 20 live flying insects in front prep area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#13High Priority22-41-4

High 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) Roach casing in food preparation and storage area (1) Roach casing in outside bar . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dm tested at 0 ppm of chlorine. Test kits on premises however not used to check minimum concentration of sanitizer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on white fish in walk in cooler. No Date marking on container of sauce with chunk lobster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Fuel/ denatured alcohol over top hand sink in back area near dish pit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – (11) Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. (2) dead flies in walk in cooler (9) dead flies in front office area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: 3 dead flies found on premise. **Time Extended**

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#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – (6) Dead roaches on premises. (3) dead roaches in AC air handler (1) dead roach by three compartment sink (1) roach egg near back door to bar (1) dead roach behind ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#3Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in kitchen have build up of mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#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. Employee belongings over top hot holding where beans and rice are stored. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water build up underneath hot line which can lead to possible vermin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#7Basic36-68-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy accumulation of grease and grime on hood filters behind cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of walk-in coolerA\00A0has excessive amount of sticky residue. Soiled gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#9Basic35B-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Large hole observed in wall across from walk in cooler. Evidence of vermin was seen in the corresponding area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. White Fish uncovered in walk in cooler on speed rack. Raw chicken open and uncovered on speed rack. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

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#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in coolerA\00A0shelves had a large accumulation of rust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.