Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PIPO'S CAFE

9531 BAY PINES BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429628
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718654
DBPR license6216664

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Ice chute soiled on self service soda machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Electrical cords lying over top hand sink in dish room, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans prepared on 7/9/24, date added **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 dead insects in wall mounted trap, operator cleaned trap during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on dry storage shelf

#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin

#5Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in self service cooler not properly labeled. Discussed alternatives with operator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.