Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

QUE PASA MEXICAN CANTINA

10478 ROOSEVELT BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33716

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3400899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8533609
DBPR license6215991

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented can of tomatillos.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in three compartment sink in bar area at 200+ PPM. Operator replenished chlorine sanitizer to 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outer areas of soda nozzle on soda dispensers in bar area soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris.

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked a bottle of hand soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53B-13-5

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. Observed some current employee training certificates. Some employee certificates expired on 3/1/2024.

#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored with other chemicals near dish machine. Operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler on cook line.

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 Dented can of tomatillos stored with other foods to be served to the public in dry storage area.

#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on top of tortilla chip hot holding unit near walk in cooler. Operator stored scoop in a container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove top oven on cook line soiled with food debris.

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's bathroom. Emailed operator hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near flat top soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on reach in freezer in bar area.

#10Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under three compartment sink in bar area leaking.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside walk in cooler.

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler near chip warmer/hot holding unit and walk in cooler door. Employee clean and sanitizer reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor in between ice machine and tortilla chip hot holding unit.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of white substance under prep table near kitchen hand sink. Employee labeled as salt. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.