Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PHO 97

6800 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3410534
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8663564
DBPR license6215087

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High 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 landing on trash can near three compartment sink. -7 live flies in server wait station landing on trash can under hand sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: 1 live fly landing on trash can under hand sink in server wait station. **Time Extended**

#15High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Towel used as liner on mint in reach in. Cooler in front counter area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Towels being used as liner on mint in reach in cooler in front counter area during callback inspection. **Time Extended**

#16High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. -Being used to store food inside reach in cooler in front counter area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#17High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired on 2/1/2024 **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

Admin Complaint
#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose Bibb outside at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Half gallon on milk in stand alone fridge in front area not date marked. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

Basic 13

#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 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven handle soiled with grease. -Microwave handles soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Ceiling tile above three compartment sink torn. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License displayed expired on 2/1/2024. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#7Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On deli reach in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up dripping into metal pan inside walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#9Basic35B-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Insect control device next to clean plastic cups, and tea pots in dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwaves interior heavily soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#11Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in deli cooler on cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Deli reach in cooler on cook line interior heavily soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.