NUEVA CANTINA
1625 4 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of tomato salsa, 6 pounds. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager set up three compartment sink for sanitization at 100 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to issue license at this time due to cold holding temperature issues and dish machine not sanitizing properly. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at server station: salsa (50F – Cold Holding); guacamole with cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) Manager moved to reach in freezer. In walk in cooler: cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) Manager moved items to reach in freezer. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib underneath hand wash sink across from hot holding station. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled behind bar area. **Warning**
Basic 12
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above food to be served to the public in upright two door reach in cooler by food preparation area. Manager discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor of outside closet area. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor behind bar. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes behind bar not inverted for protection. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:12 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.