Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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727 SEAFOOD AND GRILL

1701 16 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3416331
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8591003
DBPR license6218489

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate16 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 2

#17High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – 4 Shell eggs are cracked in sliding door cooler near soda machine. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat sauces in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Raw ground beef stored above container of boiled eggs in sliding door cooler near three-compartment sink.

Intermediate 5

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink in kitchen is blocked by trash can and food cart not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of curry seasoning stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate16-37-1

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

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and restroom.

#23Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen when operating valve.

Basic 16

#1Basic32-04-4

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

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of raw shrimp in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back storage area and hole in ceiling above cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic32-12-5

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

#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#7Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#8Basic40-06-5

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 of cutting board on cooks line.

#9Basic35B-01-4

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

#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in cooks line.

#15Basic22-16-4

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

#16Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line is slow draining.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.