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PIN WOK AND BOWL

445 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336556
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355814
DBPR license6215975

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High 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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Set up three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: raw shelled eggs (79F – Cold Holding) Manager states eggs are held on time. Time stamp was in place for 11:00 am, but eggs were not listed on Time as a Public Health Control paperwork. Manager updated paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in sushi prep area has built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar on table just inside kitchen door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage cup on prep table in sushi bar area. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in white chest freezer in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside rear door, wet mop stored in bottom of bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach in cooler across from cooktop not stored in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.