Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE FROG POND

890 3 AVE S · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3355276
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374536
DBPR license6217633

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#11High Priority22-52-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tater tots in upright two door reach in freezer across from dishwasher not all commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at toast buttering station: butter (70F – Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: hollandaise sauce (91F – Hot Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control.

#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in rear of kitchen has a splitter and no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitary bucket on cook line over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table across from dish machine has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of dishwasher drain board next to ice machine blocked by bus tubs. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on the right side has mold like substance.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with hard water debris buildup.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table across from dishwasher washer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on top of prep table next to microwave across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Emp loon cook line garnishing dishes with no beard restraint.

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in portioning raw chicken with no hair restraint.

#8Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper removed from its original containers above server station and not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:00 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.