Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MID PENINSULA SEAFOOD

400 49TH ST. S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3057896
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7432273
DBPR license6213920

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 30, 2020 3:49 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 1, 2020 9:21 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants with gloves on, then proceeded to add broccoli from a bag into a pot. Instructed employee to change gloves after touching clothing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies observed in dry storage area

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 48 rodent droppings in storage area next to kitchen.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50 °F, butter 50 °F. Employee placed in reach in freezer shredded cheese 41 °F and butter 40 °F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bleach stored on rack next to liquid butter. Employee removed bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate22-24-5

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Oil baskets.

#13Intermediate22-26-4

Intermediate – Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.

#14Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to front counter. Employee added. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee placed on crate. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic22-20-5

Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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
6 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.