GREEN PAGODA
7900 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as food contact surface inside reach in cooler container housing grapes on cooks line. Chef removed non food grade paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored overtop of ready to eat ginger inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored fish. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 droppings on top of dishwasher. 8 droppings on top of soda boxes 3 droppings on underneath grill 20 droppings on floor next to grill 10 droppings on cooks line floor 30 droppings around hot water heater 4 droppings on sushi bar floor
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot stickers stored at 58F longer then 24 hours. Stop sale issued.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter held on time has no time stamp. Chef discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin by dishwasher. Chef removed bowl and placed at dishwasher.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Chef removed drink and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler on cooks line falls of when opening.
52-11-4Basic – Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Tilapia being sold as red snapper. Chef stated the red snapper isn't good for sushi so they have been using the tilapia instead. **Admin Complaint**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cutting board and placed at dishwasher.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have buildup of food debris.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.