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1250 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 10# can of Tomato purée. 1 10# can of pizza sauce. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live Fly in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over biscuits. Employee moved to proper shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine 9 rodent droppings under the dish machine. 12 rodent droppings under pizza oven. 8 Rodent droppings by Hobart mixer. 4 rodent droppings in dry storage 8 rodent droppings under slicer. 2 rodent droppings on floor next to walk in cooler. 1 rodent dropping in dining room. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on wall and pipes under dish machine in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 44F in reach in cooler. employee moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Retemped sausage 40F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Person in charge no knowledge of health policy's or big 6. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle in hand wash sink. Employee moved to proper place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager. **Warning**
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. No proof of employee training for two employees who stated have worked for 8 months or more. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of cleaner not labeled in dish area. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.observed tanks in liquor storage not secured properly. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above dish washer. Holes in ceiling tile in liquor storage room. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. See stop sale. 1 10# can of Tomato purée. 1 10# can of pizza sauce. Located on dry storage rack. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath rear kitchen door. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. chicken in walk in cooler on floor. employee moved chicken to shelf **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the pizza oven handle. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler under white shelving. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.