THREE BIRDS TAVERN
1492 4 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mandarin oranges on downstairs dry storage shelf **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Employee primed dish machine. 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in bar area **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in some plastic holder as ready-to-eat beef franks. Juice from raw beef leaking into open package of beef franks. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor of downstairs storage area by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor by double stacked oven of cook line. 7 rodent droppings by single door reach-in cooler of cook line. 10 rodent droppings on floor of prep table next to expo line 11 rodent droppings on shelf of server's station by box of coffee grounds and CO2 compressor 7 rodent droppings on floor in server's station area holding CO2 compressor 9 rodent droppings in downstairs liquor storage room 2 rodent droppings on floor of downstairs dry storage area. 2 rodent droppings on shelves of beer storage area by downstairs walk-in cooler. 2 rodent droppings on stairway leading downstairs 2 rodent droppings on liquor storage shelves of indoor bar 3 rodent droppings on floor of indoor bar **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked raw shell egg in single door reach-in cooler of cook line **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw beef in some plastic holder as ready-to-eat beef franks. Juice from raw beef leaking into open package of beef franks. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door reach-in cooler of cook line: Butter 51 degrees F. Top lid open and container overfilled. Discussed with employee to cut portion Tall double door reach-in cooler next to expo: cinnamon butter 54 degrees F. Was previously being held outside of refrigeration ear expo. Discussed using time as a public health control with small portions **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on prep table near Mayo bottle. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Beef burgers can be ordered medium rare and no consumer advisory present. Operator printed advisory and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 out of 4 food handlers. **Warning**
Basic 12
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Cracked raw shell egg in single door reach-in cooler of cook line Dented can of mandarin oranges on downstairs dry storage shelf **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in crack of bar countertop under drought system **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelve above steam table 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. Employee phone on single serve trays on cook line **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish machine area tiles are missing Wall tiles chipped **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of sugar on floor of downstairs storage area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle of cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Sliding glass door that partitions outdoor and interior bar open during inspection **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:54 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.