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6139 PARK BLVD N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3414684
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8586238
DBPR license6212202

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in 60F standing water on cook line. Operator removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Being used to stored cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. -Nonfood-Grade containers being used to store food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods inside reach in fridge in kitchen area. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Container of sprouts prep table @ 1:35pm: Sprouts (60F- Cold Holding) -Operator stored sprouts in ice bath. -Inspectot re-temped sprouts @ 2:30pm: Sprouts (43F- Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 7

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Inspector provided printed copy of vomiting or diarrheal event form at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.

#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Inspector observed employee training for Van Huynh 1/18/2027. Four employees engaging with food during the time of inspection.

#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Employee hired two weeks ago per operator.

#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#19Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Inspector provided printed copy of consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled chemical spray bottle on push cart near front counter area. Employee labeled bottles as cleaning solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stand alone fridges in kitchen area hand,es soiled with food debris.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in deli cooler.

#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 purse stored on box of oil near rice cookers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Five gallon buckets of beef broth stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers on cook line.

#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labeled on clean containers stored on rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:55 PM.

Violation category totals
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.