Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CEDARS GRILL

6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2932118
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7037233
DBPR license6217242

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 15, 2020 11:46 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 16, 2020 3:11 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 12 live roaches in wall crack next to hand wash sink in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall in host stand of dining room. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Gyro meat cooker soiled, fryer soiled, range soiled, oven door soiled **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salad mix, hummus, marinated skewered meat no date marking **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under equipment on cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 72 dead roaches around entire perimeter of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind 3 cut sink in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 3 compartment sink drain in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line wall and floor. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-12-4

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.