Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

NUEVA CANTINA

1625 4 ST S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3370825
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8503606
DBPR license6217087

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: No vacuum breaker has been installed on hose bib underneath hand wash sink as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Can opener has not been cleaned as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Hand wash sink in prep area is being used still being used to dump ice. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by 2 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Soap has not been put into place at hand wash sink by 2 compartment sink as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

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. Interior of ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.