SPECIAL PHO
5864 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 10 PPM.
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee eating and began working with clean dishes without washing hands first.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washing hands while wearing one glove on one hand. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 8
11-07-5Intermediate – 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.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored in hand wash sink near cooks line. Employee moved utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near three compartment sink and dish machine.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink near cook line. Operator stated batteries need to be changed.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not posted sign. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking through kitchen and walk in cooler.
Basic 9
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dish washer eating in back area near dish machine and three compartment sink while handling clean dishes and the dish machine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink near three compartment sink and dish machine area is not dispensing water when turned. Operator explained that he turned off hot water at sink because valve is leaking.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor near cook line. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold like substance and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand sink near cook line. Operator explained that when the cold water handle is turned the faucet leaks.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:08 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.