LOUIS PAPPAS MARKET CAFE
2560C MCMULLEN BOOTH RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-08-4High Priority – Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.women's restroom
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/21
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice dated 1/24 over 7 days in walk in cooler – manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice dated 1/24 – over 7 days -in walk in cooler
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine , 7 rodent droppings on floor in corner area of dish room , 2 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink , 9 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage shelves , 3 rodent droppings on floor under back kitchen prep table , 15 rodent droppings on floor under cooking equipment in front kitchen area , 4 rodent droppings in sticky trap under hand wash sink at cook line
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 45° F , feta 45° in deli style cooler – manager moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-05-4Intermediate – -Cutting board(s) stained/soiled at cook line – soiled interior of microwave at cook line
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Tavaris B.
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by brooms in back kitchen area – discussed accessibility of hand wash sinks at all times with manager – brooms relocated **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 2
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch – ceiling vents in dishwashing area with no screening allowing openings to roof area
22-20-5Basic – Intermediate – Heavy Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.