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 dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3376939
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8454231
DBPR license6213950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes, then retrieve and touch clean dishes. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs from above carrots. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago.

#15Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Operator discarded drink. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen area.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on fat-fryers.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler near chicken prep station interior have accumulation of soil residues.

#9Basic25-22-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve containers, bags, and cups are not protected from splash at hand wash sink near chicken prep station.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Two containers of cut lemons not covered in walk-in cooler.

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.