CEDARS GRILL
6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed staff handling pita bread with bare hands
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed washing equipment in triple sink without using sanitizer, discussed proper cleaning procedures with staff
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw gyro meat over falafel in reach in freezer
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of sandwich press soiled Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease on grill surface Accumulation of food debris under hood of prep cooler Interior of seasoning bins in prep room soiled Interior sides of gyro machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with seasoning containers
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff in kitchen observed handling food with no hair restraints
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple ceiling lights in kitchen with damaged or missing covers
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers in glass cooler with old labels
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer containing unpackaged food in dining room not secured
23-01-4Basic – Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters soiled
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings soiled in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:07 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.