UPTOWN EATS
689 DR MLK JR ST N STE D · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly near trash area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of reach in cooler in kitchen: cut leafy greens (72F – Cold Holding); cut melons (64F – Cold Holding) Discussed with operator using Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board behind bar area above reach in cooler has built up food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped beverage in hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-01-4Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware in ware washing area stored with food contact surfaces upright.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.