Inspection Report

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SPRING GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT

1018 62 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3398897
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8683425
DBPR license6212801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three 15 oz. Pear slices dented. **Repeat Violation** Reference: 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11 FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare. Priority: High Priority

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on server line soiled. **Repeat Violation** Reference: 4-601.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Priority: Intermediate

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to fill a pitcher. **Repeat Violation** Reference: 5-205.11(B) FC: (B) Using a Handwashing Facility. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Priority: Intermediate

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled with debris. Priority: Basic

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled. Priority: Basic

#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three 15 oz. Sliced pears dented cans on dry storage on shelf with foods to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** Reference: 3-302.11(A)(7) and 6-404.11 FC: 3-302.11(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food establishment as specified under Section 6-404.11; 6-404.11 Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelving above prep table near walk in cooler. Priority: Basic

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in front counter area. Priority: Basic

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee moved onions off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-17-4

Basic – Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment on kitchen prep line. Priority: Basic

#11Basic10-01-5

Basic – Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar with handle touching sugar. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic

#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on coffee machine not covered. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in the kitchen. Employee moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.