Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NUEVA CANTINA

1625 4 ST S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3124323
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7667458
DBPR license6217087

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 18, 2022 3:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 19, 2022 11:18 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flies on wall and wiring to tv at end of bar 20 flies landing on bottle pour spouts 3 flies landing on bowl of lemons and jalapeños 20 flies landing on walls and area above bottles 20 flies underneath bar near floor drain landing on piping Operator is in contact with pest control for treatment

#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 flies landing on bowl of jalapenos, lemons, and limes

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in every hand wash sink in kitchen

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drinks on table where food is being prepared

#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 phones on cooks line and prep tables in kitchen

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walls behind bar

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Rice and salsa in pots on floor in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line

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

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.