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 dateMarch 22, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3179721
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7858325
DBPR license6217810

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 22, 2022 3:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 23, 2022 10:09 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2022 licensed expired.

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in electrical box in din dinings room, 18 rodent droppings next to the pizza oven 4 rodent droppings other side of pizza oven on floor 3 droppings in corner behind deli reach in cooler on cook line 4 rodent droppings under reach in freezer in prep area, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes in kitchen near reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels and clam tags not marked with the last date used.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on prep table. In pizza oven area, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. shelves in reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area Co2 tanks not secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in prep area over ice machine.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making pizza no hair restraint.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap with light showing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Large pot of tomato sauce on floor in prep area. Employee moved pot to riser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.