BRICK & MORTAR
539 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In first reach in cooler on cook line: whipped butter (45F – Cold Holding); kimchi (45F – Cold Holding); tuna (45F – Cold Holding) Manager put items on ice. Temperatures taken again at 6:15 pm: whipped butter 42 F, kimchi 40 F, and tuna 42 F. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: In first reach in cooler on cook line: whipped butter 48 F, kimchi 48 F, tuna 48 F. Manager moved items to reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again: whipped butter 40 F, kimchi 42 F, tuna chunks 43 F. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
03G-46-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Establishment is vacuum sealing and sous vide cooking meats held longer than 48 hours with no HAACP and variance. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Can opener still has built up food debris as of this calling inspection report. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to fill water pitcher. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Hand wash sink in rear prep area is being used to store cleaning supplies. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: No paper towels at rear prep area hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Unable to proved proof of employee food handler at the time of this callback inspection report. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Establishment is vacuum sealing and sous vide cooking meats held longer than 48 hours with no HAACP and variance. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom oven of double oven has built up food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.