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GREEN PAGODA

7900 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3336907
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8491668
DBPR license6218359

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings behind bar along wall **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: 20 rodent droppings in closet next to bar 10 droppings in router cabinet next to bar 10 droppings behind bar **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple gaskets in reach coolers soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fry baskets in hand sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar container. Employee removed. Metal handle in rice bowl. Employee removed handle **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have cut marks. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle dish area soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container not inverted prep are. Employee inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.