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PASGHETTI

229 62 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3355437
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374697
DBPR license6218413

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate12 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 7

#13High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wooden spoon stored in standing water temping at 58 F

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dinning room area. 2 live flies in front counter register area. 3 live flies in back prep area landing on equipment. 1 live fly landing on on box of bread near counter front area. 1 live fly landing on beer tap drain.

#15High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. House hold ant and roach spray stored on storage rack near reach in freezer. Insect repellent stored in back outside area.

#16High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooks pasta inside walk in cooler dated 11/15/23.

#17High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 cheese raviolis 46 F @ 1:24 Sliced provolone 56 F @ 1:25 Re-temped both items at 3pm: 3 cheese raviolis 46 F, Sliced provolone 48 F **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce temping at 104 F @ 1:20 pm. At 3pm Alfredo Sauce temperature was brought up to 172 F. Cooked pasta temping at 96 F @ 1:21 pm. At 2:02pm cooked pasta temperature was brought up 150 F. Discussed with manager proper reheating temperatures. Manager turned up temperature for steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with old food debris. Ice chute soiled at soda fountain station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gelato stored in reach in freezer near front counter area not date marked. White rice inside walk in cooler not date marked. Various food items inside walk in cooler not date marked.

#23Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager Jamie Walker Food Handler Certification is expired on 10/22/23.

#24Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.

Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's restroom door is not self-closing.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near grab and go fridge near front counter area. 1 dead roach under hand sink in back prep area.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table near cook line. Employee drink to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee personal food being stored with food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager proper food storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat 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 wallet stored above prep table in back area.

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 3 sticky fly catcher strips hanging above equipment in back area with dead flies. 1 sticky fly catcher strips under prep table area near cook line.

#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Unwashed produce store on rack inside walk in cooler not at least 6 inches off the floor.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in back prep area.

#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers holding food in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager that old labels should be completely taken off when washed.

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.