BENEDICTS
7048 PARK BLVD N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on front line. 1 live fly next handwash sink of dish area. 2 live flies on door frame next to office. 5 live flies on ceiling tile above three compartment sink. Approximately 15 live flies in drain near handwash sink of dish area. 7 live flies on rack holding dishes above three compartment sink. Approximately 10 live flies in container holding clean cooking utensils in back storage area. 6 live flies in dry storage area landing on bags of brown sugar and clean containers. 3 live flies in mop sink and 1 live fly on wall next to mop sink. 2 live flies in soda fountain area of front line. 2 live flies in condiment storage area of front line. 7 live flies in coffee station area. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled container of pancake batter with no glove change or hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands and changed gloves **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to stove: Cooked sausage 47°F, diced ham 48°F, diced tomatoes 47°F, shredded cheddar 48°F, shredded mozzarella 54°F. Employee iced foods Triple door reach-in cooler of cook line: sliced tomatoes 45-46°F. Employee ice foods Walk-in cooler: Cooked potatoes 44-46°F, Swiss cheese 44°F, cut tomatoes 44°F. Per operator a delivery arrived today and door was open for a while. On cook line: Pooled eggs 63°F, raw shell eggs 47°F, corned beef hash 79°F. Foods have been out less than 4 hours. Employee ice foods **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cook line: brisket soup 109-116°F, chicken noodle soup 97-108°F. Employee began stirring foods **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer next to bottles of chocolate syrup. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator unable to list proper cooling parameters of cooked/heated foods. **Warning**
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced turkey in walk-in freezer not date marked. Operator dated turkey **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to steam table. Slicer blade guard **Warning**
Basic 19
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Hose leading from side of the building to back enclosure drains onto cemented floor of exterior. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to steam table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to mop sink in back corner **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee next to microwave at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table of back storage area. Employee phone on counter of coffee station at front line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clear storage container in back storage area **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In outside enclosure from improperly disposed drainage from interior **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of cooked potatoes on floor of walk-in cooler. Employee elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries on cook line. Employee moved to reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop bucket stored outside with accumulation of soiled water **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scooper touching corned beef hash. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near entrance to kitchen **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door reach-in cooler of front line. Operator placed ambient thermometer in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets of sliding drawer reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container of turkey in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go items on floor of back storage area **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes, ham, cut tomatoes, and ham in walk-in cooler. Operator covered foods Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease accumulation on wall of cook line behind flat top grills **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.