Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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5250 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3407010
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8646085
DBPR license6216283

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On splitter with hoses attached to each point of use. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb splitter during callback inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave handles. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in deli coolers. G – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water in floor area near drain on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tongs stored on hot holding oven handle near microwaves on cook line. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwaves interior soiled with food debris on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on reach in coolers and freezer throughout the kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.