Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1047 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3377426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8455563
DBPR license6217955

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker at rear outside of establishment.

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils hanging in side of rack in kitchen not protected.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored n floor next to upright freezer. Operator removed oil from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp is 83f Operator placed item on flat-top grill to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp, raw beef in sink thawing without running cold water or under refrigeration. Operator turn cold water on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.