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 number3
Inspection Visit ID13879904
DBPR license6214879

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High 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\005C00A0 (1) live cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: 20 live flying insects in front prep area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: 1 fly in kitchen cook line area 1 Fly in service/ salad area Flys were not landing on any surface. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate16-33-4

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

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: Operator is speaking with Tallahassee to obtain a new license from dbpr. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in coolerA\005C00A0shelves had a large accumulation of rust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:06 AM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.