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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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3054 BEACH BLVD S · GULF PORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2832586
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6695810
DBPR license6215694

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 7, 2018 4:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 8, 2018 9:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – pasta station make table: observed pesto made on 8/6, cold holding at 53° on 8/8 **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Interior: – kitchen: 2 hard droppings on floor near reach in cooler. and clean linens – 2 hard droppings on floor in private dining room next to china cabinet Dry storage , near pasta: – 2 hard droppings – wait station: 1 hard dropping on drink station near clean glasses Exterior dining room – 3 hard droppings on ground in dining area near barrel – 1 hard dropping on wooden fence , south corner – 1 hard dropping on decorative wall mounted shelf – 1 hard dropping on top of decorative barrel, plus 3 behind barrel, north corner – 1 hard dropping behind point of sale – 1 hard dropping on floor wait station, next to hand sink – 6 hard droppings in bottom of cabinet under handwash sink , wait station – 1 hard dropping on window sill of dining room **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Exterior dining area: – on wall near electrical meter box **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. – pasta station make table: observed pesto made on 8/6, cold holding at 53° on 8/8 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. – prep table : spray bottle of disinfectant on shelf next to in-use packaged foods Item removed from area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate22-22-4

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

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – missing from newly remodeled dishwashing area **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Dishmachine, 3 compartment sink, 1 handwash sink moved **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – missing from newly remodeled dishwashing area **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – bar area – dry storage area Tanks in both areas secured during Inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. – bar area: Take out containers Items inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – pasta station make table: not tight fitting, allowing cold air to escape **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – mopsink area – soda fountain area **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. – cook line: items removed from oven door handle **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – missing from newly remodeled dishwashing area **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. – covering cook surfaces of countertop panini press To be replaced when heavily soiled or daily, whichever comes first **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. – expo area: crumbs in cabinet under bread warmer drawers – dishwashing area: top of dishmachine **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. – back of house employee restroom: toilet not functioning **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.