RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL
6445 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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 chlorine sanitizer testing at 10 PPM. Employee and manager ran dish machine a few times and inspector re-tested chlorine and it is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live flies flying next to mixer near office area. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding box at end of cook line: cooked chicken wings (125F – Hot Holding); pork ribs (125F – Hot Holding) Hot holding box in prep area: cooked chicken wings (117F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (125F – Cold Holding) Employees on cook line and prep area turned up hot holding boxes in both areas to raise temperatures. Discussed with Manager that items can either be hot held at 135 F or higher, or lower or they can use Time as a Public Health Control. **pProvide manager Time as a public health control written procedures. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed bottle and stored in designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 9
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags out of order. Discussed with manager.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags missing dates. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Manager printed form and posted it in office. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line stained. Food dicer stored next to clean cutting boards, counter top mixer, and robot coupe soiled with food debris in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in bar area hand sink across from expo window. Discussed with manager hand sinks should only be used for hand washing purposes. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels soaked in dispenser in bar area hand sink across from expo window. Discussed with manager.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine. Manager stored bottle of soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed employee training certificate for Sandra T. 08/01/2023 through FLRA SafeStaff.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Alan K. 8/21/2021 through FLRA SafeStaff.
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of hot holding bin on cook line. Employee moved to bottom shelf of prep table next to hot holding box. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on black reach in cooler cutting board on cook line across from fryers. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Six burner stovetop/oven interior soiled with food debris on prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.