Inspection Report

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

EARLY BIRD

9131 US HWY 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3293445
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8169281
DBPR license6216560

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 20, 2022 11:48 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 20, 2022 3:48 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cooked steak and raw vegetables and plated items for immediate service. Discussed proper procedures with operator who advised me then ran out of gloves. Operator went to store to purchase more gloves during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall shelf bracket above reach in cooler. 3 live roaches under black counter ledge above reach in cooler. 1 live roach on wall above entrance to kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open top reach in cooler on cook line: cooked ham (49F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F – Cold Holding); sliced American (49F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F – Cold Holding). Items held out less than 4 hours, operator placed items in ice bath. Discussed with operator about options to keep items in cooler at 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified as being served raw on menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53B-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. 2 of 3 employees with no proof of training **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in shelf bracket above toasters on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.in ice bin at servers station, employee corrected placement **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered under coffee maker, employee corrected storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.