DISTRICT LOUNGE
1572 CENTRAL AVE · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies around mop sink. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies at front counter near coffee stand. Flies didn't land on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. 02-01-2024
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler in sabor lounge area. Operator placed raw pork underneath ready-to-eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in sabor lounge handle raw pork then touch single-serve container without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar at 4:25pm a. cooked rice (73F – Cold Holding) Operator discarded rice. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in Sabor lounge area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in container of rice on bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in warewashing area.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2024
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil on floor near bar area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine in warewashing area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in crepe station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-211. Employees must wash hands.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at hand wash sink in sabor lounge area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler in sabor lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of cutting boards in sabor lounge area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Bag of sugar on shelf near bar area not covered.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at sushi bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:52 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.