Inspection Report

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RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL

6445 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3325668
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344922
DBPR license6218431

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near service window **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding) in cooler on service line, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags missing dates

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Employee dumped ice in hand sink at wait station

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in rear prep room

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand sinks in kitchen

#20Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Manager unable to locate mussel tags except tag for current batch on line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Basic 12

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Insect glue strips with accumulation of dead flies over dirty dishes near dish machine, remved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in liquor storage closet, area was cleaned and sanitized

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 84F water on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. uv trap installed over prep table in rear of kitchen, relocated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on storage shelves

#10Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Open entrances to kitchen through bar (open to exterior) without doors and air curtains installed

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer and multiple items on speed rack in freezer not covered

#12Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar over drink ice

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.