NUEVA CANTINA
1625 4 ST S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over frozen shrimp in upright rear freezer. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on other side of pass through window: cut leafy greens (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (55F – Cold Holding) In walk in cooler: cooked rice (45F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding) Manager moved items into reach in freezer. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibs underneath hand wash sink in kitchen across from hot holding station. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by prep area used to dump ice. Employee burned ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not properly labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop sugar and flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by soda station not inverted for protection. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table near soda station. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers removed from their original containers and not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:37 PM.
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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.