Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LOON FONG RESTAURANT

8150 N 49 STREET · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 337812419

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 14, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2687525
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6254351
DBPR license6213109

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 14, 2017 11:12 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 14, 2017 6:04 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 50°f, cooked pork 51°f. Pork was cooled over night in walk in cooler and in small batches. Walk in cooler is holding around 40°f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 dry droppings on hand wash sink near three compartment sink. 11 dry droppings on top of microwave. Approximately 60 dry droppings around microwaves and in the that the microwaves are sitting on. 9 hard dry droppings on top of hot water heater located next to three compartment sink. 12 dry hard droppings on rolling cart next to flat top containing food. 21 dry/hard droppings on shelf in dry storage. 8 semi-soft (with a little pressure droppings compress) droppings on top of containers holding utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. On top of water heater. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-08-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottles hanging on shelf next to clean pans. Spray nozzle is touching pans. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cutting boards throughout kitchen are soiled and stained. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil buckets on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Large gap between wall and ceiling in dish area. Advised manager to seal up holes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloths on prep tables are grey and soiled from use. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around shelves above three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.