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THE GLASS NOODLE

681 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 1, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3407275
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8562434
DBPR license6217820

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen prep area just inside back door not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: 1 live fly in rear prep area landing on pans in dry goods storage area. Employee killed and removed fly and sanitized pans. 16 live flies in soda station area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employees killed and removed 14 flies and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Establishment is in the process of getting more than one Certified Food Manager. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.