Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HAROLD SELTZERS STEAKHOUSE

3500 TYRONE BLVD · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 27, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2934718
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7047910
DBPR license6214941

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 27, 2020 4:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 28, 2020 1:13 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 2 live flies in ice machine room

#9High Priority08A-17-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Unpackaged chicken over unpackaged beef and pork in walk in freezer

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches behind tilt skillet on cooks line 2 live in doorway of liquor closet 1 live roach in electrical closet 2 live roaches under cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in bread baking area

#11High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. By hand sink on cooks line. In doorway in ice machine room. Under equipment on cooks line

#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind oven on cooks line 20 droppings on floor in electrical closet 2 rodent droppings near sauce table 15 rodent droppings behind oven in bakery

#13High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Electrical closet behind electrical meter

#14High Priority41-01-4

High Priority – Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Can of wd40 on grill on cooks line. Cook removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.

#16Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Strainer in hand wash sink in bar area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar area no label

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky traps with dead insects hanging from ceiling over un covered baked bread in bakery area

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches behind tilt skillet on cooks line 3 dead roaches in electrical closet 7 dead in electrical box above tilt skillet 15 dead roaches in sticky trap Under dish machine 16 dead roaches under cold side of cooks line 1 dead roach in first aid kit 4 dead roaches under expo table

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to clean utensils on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line. In ice machine room. In electrical closet

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Left side of cooks line

#6Basic22-04-4

Basic – Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth wiping cloths all over the kitchen prep area not stored in sanitizer buckets

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
7 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.