Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TIN MAN

734 S PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3402684
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8539624
DBPR license6217339

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 3 seconds, employee properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above shredded lettuce and tortillas in drawer on cook line Raw chicken above cooked pork in drawer on cook line All raw foods moved to bottom drawer on cook line

#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced tomatoes date marked 10/21

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss cheese (47F – Cold Holding) manager moved from top rail to inside reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to soda station blocked by broom, dust pan, booster seats, items removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used to fill pans with water

#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Louis Scaramuzzi manager on duty, no manager certification

#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with DBPR Form HR 5030-103

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on rack above and next to clean dishes in dish area, employee bag moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#5Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm sanitizer buckets on cook line, employee refilled sanitizer bucket, now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.