BERNIE'S PLACE
3135 18TH AVE SOUTH · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee at three-compartment sink washing, rinsing and then hanging meat cleaver without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper ware washing techniques. Operator removed meat cleaver and re washed and sanitized properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line on stove and flat-top grill at 1:00pm Operator placed items on gas stove to re heat. Re temp at 1:30pm a. cooked rice (110F – Hot Holding); 157f b. cooked cabbage (129F – Hot Holding) 148f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090. time as a public health control **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200ppm. Operator replaced chlorine solution. Reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Luchana Lawson Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Basic 8
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2023
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelves below flat-top grill and rack next to three-compartment sink are rusted.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning in prep area.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield missing in prep area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:03 PM.
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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.