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441 CENTRAL AVENUE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445616
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734642
DBPR license6216877

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line answered cell phone with gloves on and went back to working with food without removing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to burners: cabbage (48F – Cold Holding); raw pork (48F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding) In prep table above reach in cooler next to burners: raw shelled eggs ambient (72F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan to left of burners: cooked beef (90F – Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking oil stored on floor by hand wash sink along back wall of kitchen. Employee moved off the floor away from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in storage reach in cooler prepared on site with no date marks. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer at hostess stand not properly labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substances. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled has accumulation of food grease and food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by hand wash sink along back wall of kitchen. Employee moved off the floor away from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris. Microwave behind bar area has built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.