BERNIE'S PLACE
3135 18TH AVE SOUTH · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-13-4High 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 retrieving cash money from customers then serving food at front counter without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Steam table located at front counter without hand wash sink in vicinity. No plans on file. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee Lashonda Lawson 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. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to stove is rusted. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:05 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.