SHARK TALES
677 75 AVE · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Approximately 20 in dish area Approximately 10 on cooks line Approximately 20 in mop sink area Approximately 10 in prep area near slicer (Small flies) Too many to count in bar area **Repeat Violation**
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw ground beef over cooked pasta and rice In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live on three compartment sink 1 live on sink near spray hose at dish area 1 live on wall behind dish machine 1 live on unsealed wood above dish machine 1 on foam in corner under three compartment sink 8 under hand wash sink in dish area Approximately 20 in plastic container under hand wash sink in bar area **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 dry on top of canned food items in storage area Approximately 10 dry on pipe area near mop sink (foam around pipe has been chewed). Approximately 17 in bar area. Dropping are in standing water. Approximately 7 in corner near steam well
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent chew marks and chewed material on floor under pipes under dish storage shelf.
Intermediate 8
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In bar area
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in coolers and freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ on a current warning
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
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. On current warning
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dish rack
Basic 10
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of all cooking equipment n cooks line
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead in keg cooler in bar. 1 dead in soap dispenser in kitchen
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cutting board
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Around ac unit on cooks line window
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. On cooks line
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Behind hand wash sink on cooks line, in dish area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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6 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.