Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TRIP'S DINER

10555 PARK BLVD N · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3205981
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7973168
DBPR license6215432

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 15, 2022 10:52 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 15, 2022 2:57 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -French toast mix over deli items in walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -over 60 rodent droppings under dry storage racks in outdoor dry storage room -50 rodent droppings next to water heater machine in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -potato salad (50F – Cold Holding); coleslaw(47F – Cold Holding) milk (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (55F – Cold Holding) Items were not held out for more than 4 hours Discussed moving items to another cooler during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles next to syrups at front counter **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink next ice machine in dry storage room is blocked by a cart Operator moved cart during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 17

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -above walk-in cooler door -hole in ceiling at soda fountain syrup -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table in kitchen area Operator moved bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -handbag on shelf with food items served to the public at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping potato salad **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -metal pans above three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -ice build up in reach in freezer chest **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -at steam table **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens adjacent to hand sink in kitchen area have accumulation of food residue -microwave at mixer has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -shelf above waffle maker has accumulation of grease -mixer head has accumulation of food residue -walk-in cooler racks have accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers at dish drying rack **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -at prep station in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in freezer at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -frozen food in walk-in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket at front counter(Quaternary 0ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles above flat top grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.