Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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4935 GULFPORT BLVD · GULF PORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 16, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3074455
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7497521
DBPR license6214379

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 16, 2021 11:53 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 16, 2021 1:40 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 5# cans of oyster sauce dented, and 4 5# cans of hoisin sauce on shelf with un damaged food

Stop Sale
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 44 rodent droppings under freezer near 3 compartment sink. 11 rodent droppings under dry storage rack in rear of kitchen. Operator removed droppings and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on electric pipes and outlet above freezer in kitchen

#13High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of degreaser on same shelf as buckets of flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and shrimp prepared previous day no date marking. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 5# cans of oyster sauce dented, and 4 5# cans of hoisin sauce on shelf with un damaged food. Operator segregated damaged cans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and cup on top of sandwich prep table on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food on cooks line no hair restraint

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door open at time of inspection. The screen interior door has a 1 inch gap at the bottom

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to freezer under dry storage rack in rear of kitchen

#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic bowls not inverted on cooks line. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towels on wok station

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:34 PM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.