Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

BURG BAR & GRILL (THE)

1752 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3226855
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7994048
DBPR license6216170

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 31, 2022 1:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 31, 2022 3:06 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in dry storage room on top box of foil sheets. 1 rodent dropping on top of refrigerator in dry storage room. 4 rodent droppings on cases of soda on same rack as foil sheets All droppings removed and areas cleaned/ sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items removed from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53A-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/

#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sandwiches from 2 days ago in prep reach in cooler no date marking

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cups used as scoops in flour/sugar

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open sodas on cooks line. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed cell phone from cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area() covered with standing water. Water or oil on floor in kitchen under beer rack near swinging door

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#6Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Dry storage door open during inspection while truck order was being put away. Employee closed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Cooks line hand wash sink does not work

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels for hand washing stored outside

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. reach-in-cooler.Mold like substance floating in water in bar keg coolers

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.