Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE FROG POND

7390 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 25, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2894028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6956206
DBPR license6210504

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 25, 2019 10:41 AM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate11 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 3

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Two dented canned strawberries. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans of strawberries. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. "Chunky monkey" cream cheese topping 58 °F Milk in server station 47 °F **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 35-40 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves, 6 droppings under convection oven, and 10 droppings under prep sink. Manager has been instructed to wash rinse and sanitize all affected areas. Manager has begun sweeping up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate02B-01-4

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified on menu. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-14-5

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

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Foil pans on freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans of strawberries. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened Bottle of Gatorade. Thumb opened shaker bottle. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-09-4

Basic – Plastic serving tray has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Servers cutting toast on expo line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand wash sink near cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in cooler under shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quats corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.