GRAND PLAZA HOTEL BONGOS
5250 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
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 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over mahi. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No black flow prevention at hose Bibb in kitchen.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled with mold like substance. Replacing new soda gun Blenders at bar area mold like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items on menu does not identify the tuna. Employee marked all menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Heavily cream opened 11-29-2023. Employees date marked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks at bar area no secured. Employee secured tanks.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line have cut marks.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on prep table. Manager removed cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets wires broken.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Employees must wash hand sign posted at multiple hand sinks. Manager posted employees must wash hand signs. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle above ready to eat food in cooler. Manager removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar area. Employee moved buckets off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:55 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.