Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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5864 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3324808
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344061
DBPR license6217064

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 6, 2023 12:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 8, 2023 9:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority18 Intermediate26 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical53 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#27High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef and chicken stock in 5 gallon buckets inside walk in cooler 51 F and 58 F.

#28High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dish Machine 0 PPM chlorine.

#29High 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. Barehand contact while cutting onions.

#30High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher was not sanitizing dishes after washing. Step up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#31High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Sticky fly trap hanging over prep sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#32High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef marinade over ginger in walk in cooler. Employee moved ginger to another designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#33High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 100 In and around the hot water heater. 30 under wok station kitchen cook line. 100 under oven and behind 2 door freezer. 30 under dry storage behind reach in coolers on cook line. 20 under reach in coolers on kitchen cook line. 30 under reach in fridge on cook line bear microwaves. 75 along the back wall of dish machine area. 40 around ice machine around back door. 1 on wood behind reach in cooler on cook line. 5 in cabinet under hand wash sink in front server area.

#34High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 5 gallon tubs of beef stock. 3 5 gallon tubs of chicken stock.

Stop Sale
#35High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin cooler: beef (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 18

#36Intermediate11-01-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

#37Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

#38Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#39Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing their hands in three compartment sink near dish machine.

#40Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.

#41Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No cold water.

#42Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near prep table by dish washing machine blocked and inaccessible.

#43Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near cook line being used for other purposes. Employee moved spoon out out of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#44Intermediate04-02-4

Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41 F and below.

#45Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#46Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips.

#47Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all 3 hand wash sinks. Employee filled paper towels at sink on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#48Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#49Intermediate53B-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.

#50Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand sink and dishwasher hands sink. Employee put soap at hand sink on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#51Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory. Emailed one to the operator to print out. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#52Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not date marking throughout kitchen.

#53Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach under wok station.

Basic 26

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior in back area of restaurant has accumulation of mold like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with out handle being used to scoop with substance.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled. All 3 hand wash sinks soiled. Inside reach in freezer soiled. Exterior food storage containers soiled. Hood system soiled with grease.

#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Filter for air handle missing allowing access for vermin.

#5Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles around hot water heater.

#6Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes on storage racks near dish machine not being stored inverted.

#7Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pot lids stored on the floor.

#8Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored on top of prepared food in reach in cooler.

#9Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler fridge near three compartment sink and oven grooved and no longer cleanable.

#10Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink being stored above reach in cooler on kitchen line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler on the cooked line.

#12Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, dishwasher, and server who prepares food.

#13Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting on racks near dish machine.

#14Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk in cooler.

#15Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil being stored on the floor near kitchen cook line. Buckets of beef and chicken stock being stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Walk stored by hot water heater. Noodles on cook line. Bin or dry rice by unused oven. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs being stored on handle of deep fryer on kitchen cook line.

#17Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching white powdered substance in container. Employee moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#19Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#20Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in three compartment sink sitting in water.

#21Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Employee cutting green onions without washing.

#22Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around dish area.

#23Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line leaking at faucets. Hand wash sink in dish room leaking on the floor.

#24Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#25Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers with food removed from original package not labeled throughout the kitchen.

#26Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Build up grease and food under and behind cooking equipment on kitchen cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.