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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 48°, sliced tomatoes 44° **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs under raw fish in walk in cooler. Manager moved hot dogs to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind deli reach in cooler. 2 live roaches on top of reach in freezer under microwave on cook line. 2 live roaches in upstairs bar under the wood cabinet.. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 dry rodent dropping in upstairs bar next to cooler.
Intermediate 3
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Grease buildup on sides of fryers.
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves and ceiling in walk in cooler in downstairs cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside the walk in beer cooler downstairs, 1 dead roach behind door in women's restroom. 5 dead roaches in upstairs bar next to end soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing. N front of walk in cooler.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Food debris and paper on the ground around the dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Under cooks line, under corner of dish machine.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dish area.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Triple cooler in the upstairs bar.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler across from grill has torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:49 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.