THE BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK
1500 2 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High 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.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 31 packages of mahi in reduced oxygen packaging. 14 packages of salmon in reduced oxygen packaging. Items not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); snapper (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) Employee moved to walk in freezer. Temperatures taken again: raw shrimp (40F – Cold Holding); snapper (40F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (40F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 400 ppm quaternary. Employee corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table outside walk in cooler has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler blocked by trash can.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by walk in freezer used to store pan of fish.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed consumer advisory and Manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of walk in cooler.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 31 packages of mahi in reduced oxygen packaging. 14 packages of salmon in reduced oxygen packaging. Items not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cookline have grooved cut marks.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table outside walk in cooler.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in ware washing area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water by three compartment sink.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink before kitchen entrance door.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor of storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pasta in prep sink next to walk in freezer exposed to splash by hand wash sink.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and spices removed from original container on shelving outside of walk in cooler and not properly labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:36 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.