Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KAHUNA'S BAR & GRILL

10515 GANDY BLVD · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337021421

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322307
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341560
DBPR license6211092

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then went back to working with food. Educated employee on hand washing requirements. Employee touching dirty cloth and went back to working with food with out hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip present inside bar area near hand sink.

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer on hose bib near rear exit door.

#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket 200+ PPM. Employee fixed chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stain in kitchen on cook line. Beer tap nozzle in bar soiled.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at server station being used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of top Ice machine in outside rear soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near hand sink at server station. Employee moved drink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and bag touch foods on dry storage shelf.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean plastic glasses and metal pans wet nesting in kitchen and server station.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 71 F. Employee discarded water and sent scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans on drying rack near dish machine in kitchen.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in rear storage area. Employee moved mop upright. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.