Inspection Report

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BROOKLYN SOUTH LLC

1437 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3412895
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8577254
DBPR license6214967

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep sink in kitchen at 2:59pm a. cooked pasta 75F); Reach-in cooler at 3:00p, a. sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); b. sliced ham (53F – Cold Holding); c. sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

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Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

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Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

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#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

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#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

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#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top shelf of prep table. **Warning**

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#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelf in kitchen is rusted. Shelves above three-compartment sink are rusted. **Warning**

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#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked in warewashing area. **Warning**

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#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are stored on handle of cart on cooks line. **Warning**

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#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Warning**

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#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

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#10Basic16-04-4

Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**

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#11Basic22-16-4

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

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#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Shredded cheese in upright refrigerator at front counter is not covered. **Warning**

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#13Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in warewashing area. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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
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 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.