Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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7280 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3431633
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720659
DBPR license6214353

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 23, 2024 4:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 24, 2024 4:52 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of carbon peroxide stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching phone then begin preparing pizza without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor underneath pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach excrement on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings behind sliding coolers next to pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored with single-serve items on dry-storage shelf. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen are stained with black substance. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance bleach not labeled. Located on front line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles through kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside reach-in cooler between microwave oven and steam bain marie. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Sliding cooler radiator grill is broken. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is cracked behind sliding door coolers next to pizza oven and underneath three-compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink soiled with debris buildup. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler near microwave ovens interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers are reused to store cooked meatballs and chicken patties. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.