Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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7736 BLIND PASS RD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3394453
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8510923
DBPR license6218328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves not changed rinsed off in hand sink. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Educated and employee trying to figure out dates. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked hand sink in dish area. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walnut blue cheese spread no date mark made onsite. Employee dated spread. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in rear dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.