Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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1390 34 ST N · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3335764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355022
DBPR license6214727

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 6, 2023 3:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 6, 2023 4:54 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Above food prep area on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High 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. Observed cook scratch forehead with gloves on then continue food prep with no glove change or hand wash.

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 grey colored dry droppings in close proximity to the dead rodent in the utility closet in the kitchen. Employee removed droppings.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items cooked at noon and left out at room temp for quick access orders: pork chop (77F – Cold Holding); diced chicken (77F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (77F – Cold Holding); spring rolls (77F – Cold Holding); Pork (77F – Cold Holding) Operator placed items in freezer at 1:50pm **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meats in freezer re packaged need time tracking

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent in unused utility/storage closet at rear of kitchen with closed door. Employee removed immediately **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen door

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.