BURG BAR & GRILL (THE)
1752 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
37 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. French fry slicer mounted on a rolling floor stand that is used outside under the covered area. Unit was rinsed outside with a hose. Discussed proper cleaning methods and location of food equipment. Clean in place is acceptable for wash, rinse, sanitize,but not out in the yard with the hose outside. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed on prep counter when plastic wrap box was moved to be inspected. Sub sandwiches were just prepped at this counter. One live observed by moving antennae on underside of the same table at a mounted disc shaped trap. 20 small live roaches clustered on the floor in a grout line between the back of the make table and the microwave/prep table. Employee poured undilluted bleach on the cluster. 1 live roach in aluminum foil box on bottom shelf of slicer table. 1 live roaches on the wall under the bar hand sink. 2 live roaches in corner above hand sink by hanging certificates in plastic covers. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Underside of prep table by traps. Also in large area on wall near the door to the front of the house where a sign once hung, observed by paint differences. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 86°F hotnside, 84°F cold side **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Copies of wallet cards and copies of certificates on card stock.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Portioned raw chicken in food bags is observed in multiple soiled 5 gallon buckets. **Warning**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Backside of unit. . Unit cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. French fry slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 26
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour, and white granular products on shelf below microwave. Also souffle portion cups in most spice bulk containers. **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of three bay sink basin and legs. Accumulation of debris in window sill behind 3 bay sink. Not easily cleanable. Cloth towel, plastic containers. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease, debrison shelving equipment and back of make table at lower white covers. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Backside of the handles where fingertips make contact. **Warning**
23-14-4Basic – Counter under slicer soiled with food debris. Heavy debris in the corners at the vertical pipe joints. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in the foil box on the slicer. 1 on sauce shelf next to make table under sauce bottle. Two roach eggs in the foil box. **Warning**
12B-12-4Basic – 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. Open red cup on microwave in prep area and on cookline side shelf by grill. **Warning**
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack in walk in cooler on top of lettuce box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. New employee prepping sandwiches. **Warning**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed 10 seats, over 34 observed.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water under outdoor freezers outside the back door. Employees walk thru puddles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the beer coolers at the bar. **Warning**
25-17-4Basic – Foil in a greasy box with a live roach, a dead roach and two roach eggs. Box of foil discarded. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken blue lid on white granular product under the microwave. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Partial container of new fryer oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Open boxes of potatoes. Bags of bread. On shelves in fenced, covered area behind establishment **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and exterior of cans. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Holes in or other damage to wall where pipes run thru. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under green cutting board. **Warning**
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Fryers behind establishment. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on glass door cooler door tracks. Also on electrical outlet boxes at coolers for ticket machine, extension cord. Also in base of bar dish machine. Paper, food, grease, bottle caps. **Warning**
23-04-4Basic – Thick build-up of mold-like substance on hand sink oipe at the bar. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 bay and hand sink. Pipes, window sill, window security bars, shelving. **Warning**
16-25-4Basic – Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. French fry slicer mounted on a wheeled floor stand. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers of white product below the microwave. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:13 AM.
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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.