Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HEAVY'S TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

911 22 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3342886
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8362146
DBPR license6218427

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 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 4

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken **Warning**

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#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (55F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding) reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatloaf (106F – Hot Holding); collard green (106F – Hot Holding) in oven, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of restaurant **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food residue on stove surface **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by trash can, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-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**

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Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and oven door handles soiled **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Clean equipment on cardboard lined shelves in kitchen **Warning**

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#3Basic50-09-4

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

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#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over canned sauce **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers not maintaining internal temperature of 41F or below **Warning**

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#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**

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#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line **Warning**

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#8Basic23-03-4

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

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor next to triple sink **Warning**

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#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.