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1390 34 ST N · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3412795
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8576917
DBPR license6214727

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

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#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib just side kitchen door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate03G-46-1

Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment cooling beef soup outside of approved methods. **Warning**

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#14Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef soup left in large pot to cool at ambient air temperature of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryer has built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 2 hand wash sinks removed, one on either side of three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate51-16-7

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2 hand wash sinks removed, one on either side of three compartment sink. **Warning**

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Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and salt containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean ware washing storage shelving. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting on cups at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water of 74 F. Operator removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door of kitchen propped open. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses by hand wash sink just inside kitchen. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.