BOSS ROSS BBQ AND CATERING
661 40TH ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 11:50am. Operator placed items on ice. a. pork sausage (49F – Cold Holding); 43f b. sour cream (53F – Cold Holding) 44f From front line at 12:00pm a. coleslaw (55F – Cold Holding) 37f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table at 11:45am. Operator placed beans on grill to reheat. a. baked beans (130F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is stained with food debris buildup between cracks.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 5
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rib and chicken seasoning in container not labeled by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.