Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FLYING WITH JEROME

1469 S BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3253569
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8091528
DBPR license6216899

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 27, 2023 10:07 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 28, 2023 11:04 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 droppings behind dough press and green storage rack in rear prep area 10 behind white chest freezer in rear prep area 16 under metal dry storage rack in rear prep area 5 on top of single service items on metal storage rack 5 behind small white chest freezer in rear prep area 15 under dish machine 20 behind double door reach in cooler and table with slicer on cook line 4 behind cooks line equipment 6 in corner between room top cooks cooler and service window 15 in closet with bag in box system 5 on top of in use bag in the box syrup 1 in blue corner cabinet in dining area 1 on decoration on effiel tower decoration on top of blue cabinet

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

#17Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

#18Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states he was unaware of food manager requirements.

#19Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states he was unaware of employee training requirements.

#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler dated

Basic 14

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing in both rest rooms, strong musty odor in both restrooms.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic panel drop ceiling in dry storage area

#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher not sanitizing. Advised operator discontinue use until repaired

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#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 cell phone on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in rear prep and storage area -floors and walls behind cooks line equipment -walk in cooler floor -floors and walls in dish area

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Pineapple and melon in walk in cooler -Deep fryer oil on cooks line

#9Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves beneath all prep tables soiled -floor mixer soiled -sides of equipment on cooks line

#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#12Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. In restroom nearest kitchen there is a closet, within the closet there are ceiling tiles missing and a watery mist of sorts coming through the missing tiles. All items (all non food service items) are wet.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line.

#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tiramisu in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.