FALAFEL N CAFE
24139 US 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25 ppm. Discussed with operator to add more chlorine **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 lives near drain under three compartment sink. Approximately 20 live flies on racks in back prep area near three compartment sink that holds clean trays and containers of spices. 5 live flies in container holding cooking utensils above three compartment sink. 1 live fly landing on onions in back prep area near three compartment sink. 2 live flies on plant on top of soda display cooler in dining area. 3 live flies on plant above trash can in dining area. 1 live fly on plant above beer display cooler in dining area. 2 live flies near restroom exterior. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Establishment using printed thank you bags for meat storage in tall reach in freezer at end of front line. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on window of dining area. Operator exterminated roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live fly landing on unpeeled onions on bottom shelf of back prep table near three compartment sink. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach in cooler of front line : Garlic spread states keep refrigerated 59°. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator big 6 poster. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler of front line. **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Establishment had an added portable bar area with no hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A.Hand wash sink at dishwashing area blocked by trash pail. B.Items stored in hand wash sink at dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink of front line to rinse off knife. Discussed with employee that hand wash sinks are only meant for hand washing. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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. Establishment has added electric oven to cook line under hood fire suppression system. There is also an added portable bar in the patio area with ice well, single door draft beer cooler, wine cooler, and prep table. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade Hummus held for more than 24hrs. Per employee, hummus was was made three days ago. Discussed with operator proper date marking procedures. **Warning**
Basic 17
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair over soda fountain in dining area. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. A. Cooking tray not inverted over slicer. B. Plates on rack not inverted. **Warning**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Cooking utensil ( fryer basket) stored between wall and sink. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler of front line. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Live fly landing on unpeeled onions on bottom shelf of back prep table near three compartment sink. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in empty container of silverware. 1 dead roach in dining area behind soda fountain. 8 dead roaches behind reach in cooler of front line. 1 dead roach in crack of countertop in front line. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks at cash register and dishwashing area. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pocket book stored on reach in cooler near cash register. Employee phone on cutting board of reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of tahini sauce stored on floor in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. A. Interior of oven has accumulation of debris. B. Interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on gaskets of sliding drawer reach in cooler on front line. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear exit door cracked open upon arrival. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing plastic bottles for oil next to fryer are single use items. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth next to sink on on front line. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooking oil , water bottles next to fryer not labeled. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor soiled under burners of cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:08 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.