BODEGA ON CENTRAL
1180 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked on 8-14-23 found at Beans 48 degrees Fahrenheit, beans 45 degrees Fahrenheit on 8-15-23 in walk in cooler.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flies at front bar, 2 flies in kitchen,
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. From 2-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter and cheese.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked on 8-14-23 found at Beans 48 degrees Fahrenheit, beans 45 degrees Fahrenheit on 8-15-23 in walk in cooler.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooled in 5 gallon plastic containers with lids on.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining,
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item in hand washing sink at dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. Manager re-educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Basic 13
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 35 flies on fly strip. Fly strip was removed and thrown away. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At racks by dish machine
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor,
22-13-5Basic – Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Heavy staining
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front window open when customers not present. Window was closed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over tea and marinated peppers.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:46 AM.
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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.