CHANNELS SEAFOOD MARKET
640 49TH STREET SOUTH · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-8High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 6 live flies in front counter area 6 live flies in kitchen Unable to observe if they are landing on food or food contact surfaces because there is not sufficient lighting in the kitchen, cannot see without a flashlight. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: 1 live fly in front counter area Operator killed fly **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in hallway from kitchen to 3 compartment sink area Operator killed roach – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: 1 live roach in kitchen under 2 compartment sink Operator killed roach **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings in 3 compartment sink area and front counter area 6 rodent droppings on prep table shelf in kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: 4 rodent droppings in front counter area Operator cleaned up droppings **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
16-22-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Three compartment sink is inoperable due to there being a clog and it cannot drain, observed standing water in sink. Operator says he's not going to do any dishes until it is repaired. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: 3 compartment sink has been serviced and is able to drain, however operator does not have plugs for them and is unable to fill all three for proper ware washing. **Time Extended**
Basic 7
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -kitchen ceiling/roof has holes in it that allow in light from outside – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Roach leg under 3 compartment sink area – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Dead roach in front counter area 10 dead flies in picture frame on wall in front counter area Operator removed picture and cleaned up dead roach **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: **Time Extended**
38-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. -insufficient lighting in kitchen, I needed a flash light to see in the kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -large puddles of standing water throughout kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -kitchen exterior walls have holes that allow light in from the outside -wall next to front door has holes at bottom that allows light in from outside – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 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.