HESTIA FRESH GRILL
11934 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. 0 ppm chlorine . Container of sanitizer empty. Person in charge changed container of sanitizer . Recheck : 0 ppm chlorine . Person in charge called for service . Person in charge set up triple sink set up for use at 100 ppm chlorine **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food ( wrapped raw salmon) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( package of cheese) in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen Reviewed with person in charge
Intermediate 6
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table relocated from cook line to front counter area , Oster table top oven added on prep table in kitchen
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with person in charge temperature monitoring of foods .
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amanda hired more than 60 days
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, soup , cooked chicken in double door cooler in kitchen . Reviewed with person in charge
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cart in front counter area . Person in charge labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in men's restroom
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by front counter hand wash sink
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in kitchen
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on door of reach in cooler next to grill . Reviewed with person in charge
21-04-4Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on reach in cooler next to grill . Person in charge removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom . Reviewed with person in charge
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:11 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.