Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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VERDUCCI

7800 BLIND PASS RD · ST PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 19, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3129136
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7675561
DBPR license6217810

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 19, 2022 4:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 20, 2022 4:38 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over fully cooked pork in reach in freezer. Employee moved cooked pork to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 47 rodent droppings under corner prep table in rear prep area of kitchen, 5 rodent droppings under prep table in rear kitchen, 7 rodent droppings in storage area off kitchen, 4 rodent droppings in front corner of prep area, 6 droppings in dry storage under shelves, 7 rodent droppings around bottom of pizza oven, 4 rodent droppings under front counter, 9 rodent droppings in front bar area of dining room. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in the walk in cooler no date mark opened 1/17. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cooks line deli reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Inaccessible hand sink with potatoes in side on cooks line. Employee removed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed in front counter area. Hand wash sink was broken by busser. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working with food at time of inspection no manager onsite. Manager Filip Ovcharev came in during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made 1/18 no date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen rear storage area soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C 0 2 tanks in bar and back storage area not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding off wall in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spatula stored in water at 119°f. Employee put water on stove top and brought to 165°f and hot holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cooks line soiled with burnt on food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor. Employee moved pizza boxes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor in storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth out on prep table. Employee put wet cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

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

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 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.