Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

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7736 BLIND PASS RD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368959
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8510526
DBPR license6218328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in kitchen quiche (56F – Cooling) cooked 9/26/2023 2pm did not reach 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5High Priority01B-38-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Slicer in use and cutting boards cleaned. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – 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. No proof of any training for employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in front counter area soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.