Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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95 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 20, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3117620
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7656529
DBPR license6214974

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 20, 2022 5:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 21, 2022 12:55 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 flies in dry storage area landing on food contact surfaces

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live roaches on cooks line in reach in cooler gaskets. 10 live roaches in lining of 3 compartment sink in kitchen 8 live roaches under prep table in kitchen

#6High Priority28-26-4

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Under dish machine in kitchen running into floor drain in center of dish area

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Room behind bar

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 50 dead roaches throughout cooks line on floor, shelving, and plates not currently in use.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Freezer

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.