BAJA'S SOUTHERN STYLE COOKING AND CATERING
1838 49 ST SOUTH · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dining area of restaurant is now used for cold food storage, it has 3 reach in coolers, 2 reach in freezers, and a walk in cooler has been added. No food preparation is done in this area. Discussed Plan Review requirements with operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -oven handles soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, bar area, and food storage area near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, bar area, and food storage area near walk in cooler are soiled with dust, debris, and stains **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in salad cooler stocked this morning, no open containers inside. Ambient temp 49F. Unit has frozen over and not cooling properly. Operator moved all foods to different cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license printed on file expired 2/1/26 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door has gap and large hole **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hotbox gaskets soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 6:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.