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11 CHICKS WHOLESALES DIV

199 DR MLK JR ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339967
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359226
DBPR license6217638

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen of North side building not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 dead flies in window sill of dining room on North side windows. Employee removed and sanitized the area. 1 live ant on floor of dining room. Employee killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in window sill by water service area. Employee removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler in North dining room area: mozzarella cheese (55F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding); raw beef (55F – Cold Holding) Manager moved items into another reach in cooler. In second prep area on shelf: raw shelled eggs (71F – Cold Holding) Manager moved items into reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 8

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53A-08-4

Intermediate – No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar in South prep area. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil, soda cans and water bottles stored on floor of second prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 82 F. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in upright reach in cooler behind counter of Southern dining room area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.