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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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95 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3422555
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8643485
DBPR license6214974

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by ice bin. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

#10Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plans have been submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Kitchen has been reduced in size and equipment is has been move. Operator has not submitted plans to Plan Review. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic36-68-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand up reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line has built up food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.