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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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12125 INDIAN ROCKS RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33774

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3411163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8570953
DBPR license6217930

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 12, 2023 10:15 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2023 4:33 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line across from oven.

#13High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf. a. Two 3lbs cans of sliced strawberry topping is dented at seams.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee place soiled dishes into dishmachine and then retrieve clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches underneath hand wash sink on cooks line. 1 live roach underneath prep table against wall near oven.

#16High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach excrement on floor between ice machine and wall.

#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 9:48am a. sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has a plastic container stored in bowl. Hand wash sink in warewashing area has scrub pads and wiping cloths stored in bowl.

#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#20Intermediate53A-05-6

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/

#21Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook Brandon Floyd hired more than 60 days ago.

#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that two recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in prep sink containing chemicals not labeled.

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as scoop in a container of seasoning stored on bottom shelf of steam table on cooks line.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.

#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf. a. Two 3lbs cans of sliced strawberry topping is dented at seams.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches underneath soda box station in kitchen. 1 dead roach underneath reach-in cooler on cooks line across from oven. 1 dead roach on floor underneath prep table against wall near oven. 3 dead roaches underneath prep table near walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach in walkway of walk-in cooler. 2 dead roaches on floor next to reach-in cooler near floor mixer. 1 dead roach on floor underneath floor mixer. Operator eradicated dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line across from oven.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler is rusted.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door of establishment has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of cooking oil on floor next to walk-in cooler.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Screen on wall in kitchen soiled with black substance. Gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors on cooks line soiled. Grease buildup on sides of fat-fryers.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning stored on bottom shelf of steam table on cooks line not labeled. Multiple of containers of sauce stored on bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line removed from original packaging not labeled. Container containing white powder not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.