Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PAISANO'S PIZZA 'N PASTA

6000 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2016
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2602092
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID5941739
DBPR license6207005

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 19, 2016 11:57 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 19, 2016 4:27 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate22 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical33 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#23High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato sauce. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#24High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cooked comminuted beef moved cooked items to shelf adjacent **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25High Priority02C-01-4

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta salad 10-11-16 **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches present. Observed 18 live roaches small and large in dish area. Observed one live large roaches near mixer. Observed one small live roach on server station. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta salad dated 10-11-16 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#28High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Soap next to oil **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#29Intermediate02C-03-4

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken base **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#32Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green beans **Warning**

Warning
#33Intermediate22-07-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 22

#1Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dish area, prep area, cook line, server area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead in dish area. 2 small and 2 large. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Perimeter **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil in shed **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment cook line **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-68-4

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic36-26-4

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Cutting board and shelves. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
10 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.