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2140-2148 34 ST S · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406931
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8554844
DBPR license6216972

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating. Selling food to the public. **Warning**

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Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line and warewashing area. **Warning**

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#8Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line and warewashing area. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle on cooks line containing unknown toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic32-12-5

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

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#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken hot water faucet handle on mop sink. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near walk-in cooler. **Warning**

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#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink on cooks line and warewashing area. **Warning**

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#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.