FORBIDDEN CITY IMPERIAL KITCHEN
25778 HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in shelving crevice in kitchen near three compartment sink,1 live in bar, approximately 10-15 live in crevice of unsealed wooden table in packaging room, **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Next to three compartment sink, rags and sponges **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from convection ovens **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-4Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatballs in walk in freezer **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near three compartment sink, degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 13
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under grill near walk in cooler **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. On the side of the walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dry storage area **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 under the three compartment sink, 1 under shelving across from the three compartment sink, 1 in bar area **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Food containers on shelves across from three compartment sink **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cooking area in kitchen **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Near cookline **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in freezer **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table in packaging room **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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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.