Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PO FOLKS RESTAURANT

2001 34 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3368644
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387904
DBPR license6213950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans sliced apples dented on rack with un damaged cans

Stop Sale
#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager uncovered salad area hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager date marked all previously prepared items in walk in cooler that required date marking **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaning liquid in bottle needs identification. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in flour near mop sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans sliced apples dented on rack with un damaged cans

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on dish machine

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf over three compartment sink

#5Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near ice machine in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.