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SHRIMPYS BLUES BISTRO

9524 BLIND PASS RD · SAINT PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3408252
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8560581
DBPR license6209666

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-52-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Outside bar small cup dishwasher Chlorine 0 ppm **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens at prep line. 50 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding using ice under pan. Manager discarded cut leafy greens **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front Hand washing sink near prep table manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-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. Adam at cook line 6 months. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Candy for Employee personal items stored in clean utensils cups at cook line employee took all to clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. St inside bar manager secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler at cook line above **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.