Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE PRINCESS MARTHA

411 N 1 AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3404956
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8547833
DBPR license6211023

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 19, 2023 1:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 20, 2023 10:05 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority12A-14-4

High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed and before he could handle unwrapped to go cups, Inspector advised Manager to have employee remove their gloves and wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 rodent droppings on shelf in chemical storage area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler across from coffee station: milk (46F – Cold Holding); butter (46F – Cold Holding); cottage cheese (46F – Cold Holding)

#16High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 500 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from hot holding well has built up food debris.

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink across from double door ovens used to sanitizer bucket. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in bottom oven of 6 burner cooktop. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine sanitizer bucket empty. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat on cooking oil on floor. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in clean ware washing storage area.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to dry goods storage area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoops in standing water of 96 F. Manager removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water of vegetable sink. Manager drained water and thawed under cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and wall by dish machine drain boards are soiled with mold like debris and food debris.

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on preparation table with can opener across from cooktop.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.