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 dateSeptember 14, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3229416
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7996609
DBPR license6217810

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 14, 2022 3:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 15, 2022 9:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under front counter, 2 rodent droppings near ice bin in bar area, 14 rodent droppings in broom and mop storage room off of kitchen , 1 rodent dropping in prep area next to upright freezer,

#12High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes in broom and mop storage area in kitchen.

#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee with soiled gloves touching soiled surface to preparing foods no glove change. Educated employee.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled with food debris last used 9/13. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in pizza prep area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 Tanks not secured. Employee secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2021 license displayed.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in bar area, 1 dead roach on floor in pizza service area, 1 dead roach on floor under counter in front service area, 2 dead roaches in prep area near drying rack, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board of deli reach in cooler. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath rear door to kitchen with light showing.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in broom and mop storage room.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 122F. Employee added boiling water retemped at 173F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under service station have dusty debris.

#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry. In storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.