Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL

6445 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3423640
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8651620
DBPR license6218431

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#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. -5 live flies landing on racks storing cups at kitchen entrance. -2 live flies landing on racks of clean containers in dry storage area. -1 live fly landing on container lids on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. -6 live flies landing on single service cups, soda gun, clean classes and ice in dipper well inside interior bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: -1 live fly landing on wall near racks storing cups at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on deli reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. -Can opener soiled with food debris in back prep area. -Soda gun nozzle soiled with mold like substance in exterior bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ -Manager on duty CFM is expired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: No CFM on site at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#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 near outside back kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – Cutting boards on deli coolers on throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior soiled with food debris south bend. -Microwave interior soiled near salad station. -Turbo fan oven interior soiled on expo line. Stove top oven in back prep area soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old levels on clean containers, clean sauce bottles stored on rack in back dry storage area. -On clean containers stored on dish rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.