RED MESA MERCADO
1100 1 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage rack in prep area. a. #10 can of whole tomatoes dented at seam b. #10 can of green chile dented at seam c. Six #10 cans of pinto beans dented at seam.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 1:07pm operator placed in freezer. Re temp at 2:10pm a. shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding) 40f Walk-in cooler at 1:25pm a. cooked refried beans (44F – Cold Holding) 36f **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three containers of paint stored on top of upright freezer with food stored inside. Operator removed paint. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers missing from water hoses connected to faucet in warewashing area and rear outside of establishment.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with food debris buildup near walk-in cooler.
Basic 6
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage rack in prep area. a. #10 can of whole tomatoes dented at seam b. #10 can of green chile dented at seam c. Six #10 cans of pinto beans dented at seam.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above clean pans in ware washing area. Operator removed drinks. Employees in the process of cleaning and re sanitizing shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging on shelf with above flour in prep area. Employee phones on shelf above prep table in prep area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers wet-nesting on shelf in warewashing area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle touching flour in dry-storage area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.